Boomerang – Feature Request Platform
v1.1.5by Ben Roberts · updated 26 days ago
A slick, modern feature request and feedback platform for WordPress. Visit us at boomerangwp.com.
- Rank
- #55,360
- Up8,287 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,917 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Boomerang at a glance
Boomerang is a WordPress plugin by Ben Roberts with fewer than 10 active installs, the #55,360 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 200% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1.5 came out on Oct 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 5 plugins tagged “ideas”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats165 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Boomerang |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
Rank over time
#55,360 · up 4,989 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #55,360 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #63,647 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #51,248 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #68,536 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #72,709 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #60,107 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #60,349 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +133.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -80.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -16.67% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -14.3%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Nov 17, 2023
- Last updated
- Oct 13, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Boomerang
How many websites use Boomerang?
Boomerang is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #55,360 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Boomerang been downloaded?
2,917 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Boomerang last updated?
Version 1.1.5 came out on Oct 13, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is Boomerang compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Boomerang still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Boomerang have?
4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Boomerang?
The plugins most like Boomerang, by the tags they share, are Feature Request System (fewer than 10), GiveWP (100K+) and Charitable (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | Ben Roberts |
| First released | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Version | 1.1.5 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
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