Blog Introduction
v1.9.11by jsruok · updated 15 years ago
Blog Introduction inserts a static intro before posts (on homepage or archive pages). Introduction content is taken from a designated page.
- Rank
- #18,216
- Down68 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 76
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.6K
- 16,568 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Blog Introduction at a glance
Blog Introduction is a WordPress plugin by jsruok with 70+ active installs, the #18,216 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.9.11 came out on Aug 15, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “purpose”. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats103 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Blog Introduction |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 76 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 78 |
Rank over time
#18,216 · up 34 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,216 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,148 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,153 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,173 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,152 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,139 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,157 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,247 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,200 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,232 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,259 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,263 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,250 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.32% |
| 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 | -2.56% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.9100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.9.11
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 14, 2008
- Last updated
- Aug 15, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Blog Introduction
How many websites use Blog Introduction?
Blog Introduction is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,216 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Blog Introduction been downloaded?
16,568 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Blog Introduction last updated?
Version 1.9.11 came out on Aug 15, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Blog Introduction compatible with the latest WordPress?
Blog Introduction’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Blog Introduction 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 Blog Introduction have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Blog Introduction?
The plugins most like Blog Introduction, by the tags they share, are Intro Tour Tutorial DeepPresentation (200+), WP Random Blog Description (10+) and Random Blog Description (10+). 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 76 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 16.6K |
| Author | jsruok |
| First released | Apr 14, 2008 |
| Version | 1.9.11 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 15, 2011 |
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