BuddyStream
v3.2.7by Peter Hofman · updated 10 years ago
!IMPORTANT!
- Rank
- #46,994
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 61K
- 60,987 all-time
- Rating
- 2.2/5
- 25 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BuddyStream at a glance
BuddyStream is a WordPress plugin by Peter Hofman with 10+ active installs, the #46,994 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 2.2 out of 5 from 25 reviews. Version 3.2.7 came out on May 27, 2016, more than 10 years ago. Among the 85 plugins tagged “flickr”, it ranks #60. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats83 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BuddyStream |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#46,994 · down 3,127 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,994 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #41,449 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #39,266 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,013 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,984 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #37,819 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #43,867 |
Growth %
Average -0.66% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
- v3.2100%
Rating trend
2.2★★★★★25 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.2.7
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- –
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 30, 2010
- Last updated
- May 27, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BuddyStream
How many websites use BuddyStream?
BuddyStream 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 #46,994 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BuddyStream been downloaded?
60,987 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was BuddyStream last updated?
Version 3.2.7 came out on May 27, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is BuddyStream still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BuddyStream have?
2.2 out of 5 from 25 reviews on WordPress.org. 24% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to BuddyStream?
The plugins most like BuddyStream, by the tags they share, are Nextend Social Login and Register (200K+), Seed Social (6K+) and Custom Share Buttons with Floating Sidebar (4K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.2
★★★★★
25 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 24%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 17 reviews, 68%
- Positive
- 28%4–5★
- Mixed
- 4%3★
- Critical
- 68%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 2.2 |
| Reviews | 25 |
| Total downloads | 61K |
| Author | Peter Hofman |
| First released | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Version | 3.2.7 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 27, 2016 |
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