a3 Portfolio
v3.3.1by Steve Truman · updated 4 months ago
a3 Portfolio is an extendable post based plugin that makes creating beautiful content a breeze.
- Rank
- #16,336
- Up10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 120
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 38.2K
- 38,198 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
a3 Portfolio at a glance
a3 Portfolio is a WordPress plugin by Steve Truman with 100+ active installs, the #16,336 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 63% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 3.3.1 came out on Jul 8, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “Image Showcase”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats124 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | a3 Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 120 · +1.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 120 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 120 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 121 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 121 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 120 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 120 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 120 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 118 |
Rank over time
#16,336 · up 170 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,336 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,346 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,281 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,261 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,284 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,322 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,314 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,316 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,418 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,470 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,423 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,529 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,550 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,506 |
Growth %
Average +0.13% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.83% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.70% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.85% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #16550 → #16284
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.374%
- v3.214%
- v3.112%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 20, 2014
- Last updated
- Jul 8, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about a3 Portfolio
How many websites use a3 Portfolio?
a3 Portfolio is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,336 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has a3 Portfolio been downloaded?
38,198 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was a3 Portfolio last updated?
Version 3.3.1 came out on Jul 8, 2026 (4 months ago).
Is a3 Portfolio compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is a3 Portfolio still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does a3 Portfolio have?
3.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 42% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to a3 Portfolio?
The plugins most like a3 Portfolio, by the tags they share, are Themify Portfolio Post (30K+), Portfolio Awesome (300+) and Project Pages (30+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 42%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 17%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 5 reviews, 42%
- Positive
- 42%4–5★
- Mixed
- 17%3★
- Critical
- 42%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 120 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 38.2K |
| Author | Steve Truman |
| First released | Dec 20, 2014 |
| Version | 3.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 8, 2026 |
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