Challonge
v1.1.6by zavaboy · updated 9 years ago
Integrates Challonge, a handy bracket generator, into WordPress.
- Rank
- #20,044
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 61
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19.8K
- 19,849 all-time
- Rating
- 4.1/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Challonge at a glance
Challonge is a WordPress plugin by zavaboy with 60+ active installs, the #20,044 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.1.6 came out on Sep 2, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 332 plugins tagged “integration”, it ranks #72. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats100 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Challonge |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 61 · -1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 62 |
Rank over time
#20,044 · down 137 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,044 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,045 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,001 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,004 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,020 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,036 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,003 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,973 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,039 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,040 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,919 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,930 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,907 |
Growth %
Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.81% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.64% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.61% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.64% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.61% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #19930 → #20004
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.1★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- 5.5
- First released
- Nov 5, 2013
- Last updated
- Sep 2, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Challonge
How many websites use Challonge?
Challonge is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,044 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Challonge been downloaded?
19,849 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Challonge last updated?
Version 1.1.6 came out on Sep 2, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Challonge compatible with the latest WordPress?
Challonge’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Challonge 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 Challonge have?
4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Challonge?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.1
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 reviews, 78%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 22%
- Positive
- 78%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 22%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 61 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 4.1 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 19.8K |
| Author | zavaboy |
| First released | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Version | 1.1.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | 5.5 |
| Last updated | Sep 2, 2017 |
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