Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress
v1.4.2by getalby · updated 1 year ago
Bitcoin Lightning Publisher is a Paywall, Donation and Value 4 Value plugin to accept instant Bitcoin payments directly to your favorit wallet.
- Rank
- #18,028
- Up11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 82
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7K
- 7,013 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress at a glance
Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by getalby with 80+ active installs, the #18,028 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.4.2 came out on Dec 21, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 38 plugins tagged “Lightning”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats111 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 82 · -2.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 84 |
Rank over time
#18,028 · down 173 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,028 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,039 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,010 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,050 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,048 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,909 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,884 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,940 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,911 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,926 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,934 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,882 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,855 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.21% |
| 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 | -1.19% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #17882 → #18050
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 16, 2022
- Last updated
- Dec 21, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress
How many websites use Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress?
Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,028 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress been downloaded?
7,013 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress last updated?
Version 1.4.2 came out on Dec 21, 2024 (1 year ago).
Is Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress have?
4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress?
The plugins most like Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Paymattic (3K+), WooPayments (800K+) and GiveWP (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 82 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 7K |
| Author | getalby |
| First released | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Version | 1.4.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Dec 21, 2024 |
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