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Beam

v2.0.0

by bobbywalters · updated 9 years ago

An efficient streaming HTTP API transport.

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Rank
#39,065
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 14
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.1K
2,101 all-time
Rating
1.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Beam at a glance

Beam is a WordPress plugin by bobbywalters with 10+ active installs, the #39,065 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.0.0 came out on Dec 3, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 3 plugins tagged “remote API”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

26 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Beam Compare series
Downloads over time: 21 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 12Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateBeam
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20260
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20260
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20260
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1214Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202614
Nov 7, 202614
Nov 5, 202612
Nov 4, 202612
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 202612
Nov 1, 202615
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 202613
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 202611
Oct 27, 202612

Rank over time

#39,065 · up 8,553 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 8 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#39,065
Nov 6, 2026#39,765
Nov 4, 2026#47,434
Nov 3, 2026#47,828
Nov 2, 2026#46,319
Oct 31, 2026#36,200
Oct 29, 2026#45,120
Oct 27, 2026#47,618

Growth %

Average +1.29% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+8.33%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026+9.09%
Nov 3, 2026-8.33%
Nov 2, 2026-20.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+15.38%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026+18.18%
Oct 28, 2026-8.33%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.0100%

Rating trend

1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0.0
Requires WordPress
3.7.0
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 11, 2016
Last updated
Dec 3, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Beam

How many websites use Beam?

Beam 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 #39,065 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Beam been downloaded?

2,101 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Beam last updated?

Version 2.0.0 came out on Dec 3, 2017 (8 years ago).

Is Beam compatible with the latest WordPress?

Beam’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Beam still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Beam have?

1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Beam?

The plugins most like Beam, by the tags they share, are WP Cron HTTP Auth (1K+), Stream Video Player (600+) and WP HTTP Compression (400+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

1.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
Positive
0%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
100%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.

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Beam
Estimated installs≈ 14
Reported installs10+
Rating1.0
Reviews1
Total downloads2.1K
Authorbobbywalters
First releasedMay 11, 2016
Version2.0.0
Requires WP3.7.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 3, 2017

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