Automatic NBSP
v1.5.4by Damian Gora · updated 7 years ago
Automatically adds a non-breaking space ( ) in the content.
- Rank
- #3,740
- Up4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,560
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.7K
- 15,673 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 13 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Automatic NBSP at a glance
Automatic NBSP is a WordPress plugin by Damian Gora with 3K+ active installs, the #3,740 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.5.4 came out on Apr 11, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.28. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “line-break”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats298 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Automatic NBSP |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,562 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,562 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,559 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,558 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,554 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,558 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,562 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,562 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,565 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,563 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,564 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,561 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,564 |
Rank over time
#3,740 · up 5 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,740 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,744 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,744 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,744 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,746 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,743 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,736 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,737 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,738 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,741 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,743 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,754 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,751 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,745 |
Growth %
Average -0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.08% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3754 → #3744
- Tested up to 5.1.27 → 5.1.28
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.5100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.1.28
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 7, 2013
- Last updated
- Apr 11, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Automatic NBSP
How many websites use Automatic NBSP?
Automatic NBSP is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,740 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Automatic NBSP been downloaded?
15,673 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was Automatic NBSP last updated?
Version 1.5.4 came out on Apr 11, 2019 (7 years ago). See every release
Is Automatic NBSP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Automatic NBSP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.28, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Automatic NBSP have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Automatic NBSP. See its security record
Is Automatic NBSP still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Automatic NBSP have?
4.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 77% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Automatic NBSP?
The plugins most like Automatic NBSP, by the tags they share, are JSM Non-Breaking Space (nbsp) for French Content (1K+), Remove Double Space (100+) and Speedx Smart Line Breaks (50+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
13 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 reviews, 77%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 15%
- Positive
- 77%4–5★
- Mixed
- 8%3★
- Critical
- 15%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,560 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 13 |
| Total downloads | 15.7K |
| Author | Damian Gora |
| First released | Aug 7, 2013 |
| Version | 1.5.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 11, 2019 |
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