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BuddyVerified

v2.4.1

by modemlooper · updated 9 years ago

Allows admins to specify verified accounts. Adds a badge to verified usernames.

Rank
#26,350
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 25
20+ reported · High
Total downloads
32.7K
32,654 all-time
Rating
3.7/5
20 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -33.3% (30d)·Toward 10+ · ETA unknown

BuddyVerified at a glance

BuddyVerified is a WordPress plugin by modemlooper with 20+ active installs, the #26,350 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 20 reviews. Version 2.4.1 came out on Mar 1, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 86 plugins tagged “moderation”, it ranks #21. It was first released in 2010.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

37 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
BuddyVerified Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.024Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateBuddyVerified
Nov 2, 20263
Nov 1, 20261
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 25 · -3.8% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.2525.526Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202625
Nov 8, 202625
Nov 7, 202625
Nov 5, 202625
Nov 4, 202625
Nov 3, 202625
Nov 2, 202625
Nov 1, 202625
Oct 31, 202625
Oct 30, 202625
Oct 29, 202625
Oct 28, 202625
Oct 27, 202626

Rank over time

#26,350 · down 148 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#26.1K#26.2K#26.3K#26.4KOct 27Oct 30Nov 1Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#26,350
Nov 7, 2026#26,282
Nov 6, 2026#26,409
Nov 5, 2026#26,263
Nov 4, 2026#26,422
Nov 3, 2026#26,109
Nov 2, 2026#26,224
Nov 1, 2026#26,308
Oct 30, 2026#26,337
Oct 28, 2026#26,132
Oct 27, 2026#26,202

Growth %

Average -0.30% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-3.85%

Active installs band

20+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.192021Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202620+
Nov 8, 202620+
Nov 7, 202620+
Nov 6, 202620+
Nov 5, 202620+
Nov 4, 202620+
Nov 3, 202620+
Nov 2, 202620+
Nov 1, 202620+
Oct 31, 202620+
Oct 30, 202620+
Oct 29, 202620+
Oct 28, 202620+
Oct 27, 202620+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #26132 → #26263
    • Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.4100%

Rating trend

3.7★★★★★20 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.4.1
Requires WordPress
–
Tested up to
4.7.39
Requires PHP
–
First released
Nov 5, 2010
Last updated
Mar 1, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
…

Questions about BuddyVerified

How many websites use BuddyVerified?

BuddyVerified is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,350 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has BuddyVerified been downloaded?

32,654 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was BuddyVerified last updated?

Version 2.4.1 came out on Mar 1, 2017 (9 years ago).

Is BuddyVerified compatible with the latest WordPress?

BuddyVerified’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 BuddyVerified still maintained?

Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does BuddyVerified have?

3.7 out of 5 from 20 reviews on WordPress.org. 55% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to BuddyVerified?

The plugins most like BuddyVerified, by the tags they share, are BP Profile Search (5K+), Spam Destroyer (5K+) and Registration Options for BuddyPress (1K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews

Review stats

3.7

★★★★★

20 reviews

  • 5 stars: 11 reviews, 55%
  • 4 stars: 3 reviews, 15%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
  • 1 stars: 5 reviews, 25%
Positive
70%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
30%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.

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BuddyVerified
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Metric
Estimated installs≈ 25
Reported installs20+
Rating3.7
Reviews20
Total downloads32.7K
Authormodemlooper
First releasedNov 5, 2010
Version2.4.1
Requires WP–
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMar 1, 2017

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