Chess Game Viewer
v1.5by Adrian Hanft · updated 13 years ago
The Chess Game Viewer Control Panel is the easiest way to add a customizable chess board to your blog.
- Rank
- #25,026
- Up117 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 32
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8K
- 8,049 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Chess Game Viewer at a glance
Chess Game Viewer is a WordPress plugin by Adrian Hanft with 30+ active installs, the #25,026 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.5 came out on Nov 2, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 7 plugins tagged “chessboard”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Chess Game Viewer |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 32 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#25,026 · up 16 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,026 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,143 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,150 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,192 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,043 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,057 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,142 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,124 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,915 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,078 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,090 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,042 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.56% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.13% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Chess Game Viewer ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
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.
- v1.5100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 22, 2010
- Last updated
- Nov 2, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Chess Game Viewer
How many websites use Chess Game Viewer?
Chess Game Viewer is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,026 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Chess Game Viewer been downloaded?
8,049 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Chess Game Viewer last updated?
Version 1.5 came out on Nov 2, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Chess Game Viewer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Chess Game Viewer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Chess Game Viewer still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Chess Game Viewer have?
No one has reviewed Chess Game Viewer on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Chess Game Viewer?
The plugins most like Chess Game Viewer, by the tags they share, are Bednar Chess Replay (fewer than 10), pgn-viewer-for-lichess (40+) and Daily Chess Puzzle Widget (30+). Compare all alternatives
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 32 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 8K |
| Author | Adrian Hanft |
| First released | Feb 22, 2010 |
| Version | 1.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 2, 2013 |
Alternatives to Chess Game Viewer
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
Bednar Chess Replay
by Marek Bednář
Responsive layouts, board themes, fullscreen and readable diagnostics for existing Embed Chessboard games.
- Rank
- #52,456
- Installs
- Fewer than 10
pgn-viewer-for-lichess
by mliebelt
Integration of lichess-pgn-viewer into WordPress.
- Rank
- #21,554
- Installs
- 40+
Daily Chess Puzzle Widget
by Adrian Hanft
The Chess Puzzle Widget adds a daily chess puzzle to you blog's sidebar.
- Rank
- #23,334
- Installs
- 30+
- 5.0
Chess
by jacothiart
Play Chess against an easy computer.
- Rank
- #30,201
- Installs
- 10+
English Chess Data
by Duncan White
Display fixtures, results and league tables from the English Chess Federation's League Management System.
- Rank
- #29,125
- Installs
- 10+
Chess Podium
by Marco Belemmi
Manage chess tournaments from WordPress: players, Swiss pairings, results, standings, and exports. Free plan: up to 10 players per tournament.
- Rank
- #50,035
- Installs
- Fewer than 10
- 5.0
Side by side:Chess Game Viewer vs Bednar Chess ReplayChess Game Viewer vs pgn-viewer-for-lichessChess Game Viewer vs Daily Chess Puzzle Widget
More by Adrian Hanft
See everything by Adrian HanftOther plugins from this author in our catalog.
Browser Specific CSS
by Adrian Hanft
The Browser Specific CSS Plugin allows you to easily target specific browsers and operating systems from your theme's stylesheet using regular cs …
- Rank
- #14,925
- Installs
- 100+
- 5.0
Daily Chess Puzzle Widget
by Adrian Hanft
The Chess Puzzle Widget adds a daily chess puzzle to you blog's sidebar.
- Rank
- #23,334
- Installs
- 30+
- 5.0
Font Burner Control Panel
by Adrian Hanft
The Font Burner Plugin allows you to easily add Font Burner Fonts to your Wordpress theme. (IF UPGRADING, BE SURE TO RECORD YOUR FONT BURNER SETTINGS …
- Rank
- #25,123
- Installs
- 30+
iPhone Control Panel
by Adrian Hanft
Configure how iPhones and iPod touches see your site. Add custom css, a home screen bookmark icon, change the viewport, or redirect to another url.
- Rank
- #35,502
- Installs
- 10+