Betta Boxes CMS
v1.1.5by shauno · updated 13 years ago
Create custom fields linked to posts, pages, or any custom post type with a point-and-click user interface.
- Rank
- #27,381
- Up113 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.9K
- 7,884 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Betta Boxes CMS at a glance
Betta Boxes CMS is a WordPress plugin by shauno with 20+ active installs, the #27,381 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1.5 came out on Apr 8, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 9 plugins tagged “boxes”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Betta Boxes CMS |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · -4.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24 |
Rank over time
#27,381 · down 124 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,381 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,494 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,134 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,466 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,418 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,403 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,285 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,399 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,213 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #27,334 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,257 |
Growth %
Average -0.33% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.17% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 29, 2011
- Last updated
- Apr 8, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Betta Boxes CMS
How many websites use Betta Boxes CMS?
Betta Boxes CMS is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,381 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Betta Boxes CMS been downloaded?
7,884 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Betta Boxes CMS last updated?
Version 1.1.5 came out on Apr 8, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Betta Boxes CMS compatible with the latest WordPress?
Betta Boxes CMS’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Betta Boxes CMS still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Betta Boxes CMS have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Betta Boxes CMS?
The plugins most like Betta Boxes CMS, by the tags they share, are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) (2M+), Advanced Custom Fields (100K+) and Secure Custom Fields (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 7.9K |
| Author | shauno |
| First released | Sep 29, 2011 |
| Version | 1.1.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 8, 2013 |
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