Backend Startpage Customizer
v0.5by Frank Neumann-Staude · updated 12 years ago
Redirect the user after login to a predetermined site in the backend.
- Rank
- #39,934
- Up3,332 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,668 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Backend Startpage Customizer at a glance
Backend Startpage Customizer is a WordPress plugin by Frank Neumann-Staude with 10+ active installs, the #39,934 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.5 came out on Oct 8, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 2 plugins tagged “startpage”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Backend Startpage Customizer |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#39,934 · down 660 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #39,934 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,266 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,712 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,778 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #36,072 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #47,211 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,274 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.5100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 13, 2012
- Last updated
- Oct 8, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Backend Startpage Customizer
How many websites use Backend Startpage Customizer?
Backend Startpage Customizer is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #39,934 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Backend Startpage Customizer been downloaded?
2,668 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Backend Startpage Customizer last updated?
Version 0.5 came out on Oct 8, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Backend Startpage Customizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Backend Startpage Customizer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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.
Is Backend Startpage Customizer still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Backend Startpage Customizer have?
No one has reviewed Backend Startpage Customizer on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Backend Startpage Customizer?
The plugins most like Backend Startpage Customizer, by the tags they share, are Admin Customizer (1K+), Redirection (2M+) and 301 Redirects (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | Frank Neumann-Staude |
| First released | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Version | 0.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2014 |
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