Callout
v1.1.0by Roel Magdaleno · updated 3 years ago
A styled box for featured content.
- Rank
- #9,657
- Down42 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 435
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.9K
- 3,929 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Callout at a glance
Callout is a WordPress plugin by Roel Magdaleno with 400+ active installs, the #9,657 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 14% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.0 came out on Apr 13, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.2.15. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “callout box”. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats75 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Callout |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 435 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 435 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 437 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 438 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 435 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 434 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 436 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 436 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 436 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 437 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 436 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 438 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 438 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 445 |
Rank over time
#9,657 · down 25 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,657 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,615 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,608 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,626 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,639 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,645 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,630 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,621 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,633 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,617 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,638 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,613 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,633 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,632 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.57% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9633 → #9639
- Tested up to 6.2.14 → 6.2.15
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 6.2.15
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 22, 2023
- Last updated
- Apr 13, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Callout
How many websites use Callout?
Callout is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,657 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Callout been downloaded?
3,929 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Callout last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Apr 13, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Callout compatible with the latest WordPress?
Callout’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.2.15, 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 Callout still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Callout have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Callout?
The plugins most like Callout, by the tags they share, are Meta Field Block (10K+) and Magic Content & CTA Box Builder (5K+).
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 | ≈ 435 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.9K |
| Author | Roel Magdaleno |
| First released | Jan 22, 2023 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Apr 13, 2023 |
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