Big Boom Directory
v2.5.5by bigboomdesign · updated 4 months ago
Directory management system based on Custom Post Types, Taxonomies, and Fields
- Rank
- #21,356
- Down1,171 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 51
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.9K
- 9,915 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Big Boom Directory at a glance
Big Boom Directory is a WordPress plugin by bigboomdesign with 50+ active installs, the #21,356 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.5.5 came out on Jun 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 153 plugins tagged “directory”, it ranks #36. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats181 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Big Boom Directory |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 51 · -8.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 56 |
Rank over time
#21,356 · down 856 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,356 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,185 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,141 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,527 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,231 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,905 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,389 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,066 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,091 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,892 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,825 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,609 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,594 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,500 |
Growth %
Average -0.72% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -3.77% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +3.92% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.96% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.96% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.51% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -9.62% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.89% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.85% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.79% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
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 #20594 → #20231Downloads +27.3%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.5.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 17, 2016
- Last updated
- Jun 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Big Boom Directory
How many websites use Big Boom Directory?
Big Boom Directory is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,356 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Big Boom Directory been downloaded?
9,915 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Big Boom Directory last updated?
Version 2.5.5 came out on Jun 20, 2026 (4 months ago).
Is Big Boom Directory 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 Big Boom Directory still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Big Boom Directory have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Big Boom Directory?
The plugins most like Big Boom Directory, by the tags they share, are Custom Post Type UI (1M+), MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies (10K+) and Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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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Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 51 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 9.9K |
| Author | bigboomdesign |
| First released | Mar 17, 2016 |
| Version | 2.5.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 20, 2026 |
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