BillyBenSWF
v1.1.0by Billyben · updated 15 years ago
Simple shortcode for swf/flash embedding. Autodetect original size. Can set size, object id+class, flashvar, attributes and parameter.
- Rank
- #42,394
- Down3,502 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.9K
- 5,917 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BillyBenSWF at a glance
BillyBenSWF is a WordPress plugin by Billyben with 10+ active installs, the #42,394 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on Sep 15, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 11 plugins tagged “swf”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BillyBenSWF |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#42,394 · up 3,900 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,394 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,892 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #40,005 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #40,832 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #38,207 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,813 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,294 |
Growth %
Average +0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | +16.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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+ |
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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.1
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 13, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 15, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BillyBenSWF
How many websites use BillyBenSWF?
BillyBenSWF 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 #42,394 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BillyBenSWF been downloaded?
5,917 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was BillyBenSWF last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Sep 15, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is BillyBenSWF compatible with the latest WordPress?
BillyBenSWF’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 BillyBenSWF still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BillyBenSWF have?
No one has reviewed BillyBenSWF on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to BillyBenSWF?
The plugins most like BillyBenSWF, by the tags they share, are Easy Flash Embed (800+), Flash Toolkit (10K+) and Allow Swf Upload (400+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.9K |
| Author | Billyben |
| First released | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2011 |
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