Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
v5.3by Keith S. · updated 3 years ago
Display a tag cloud customized with your preferences in the sidebar.
- Rank
- #4,616
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,410
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 139.6K
- 139,570 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) at a glance
Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) is a WordPress plugin by Keith S. with 2K+ active installs, the #4,616 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times, 37% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 5.3 came out on Mar 29, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 44 plugins tagged “tag cloud”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats381 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,415 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,415 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,417 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,418 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,415 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,417 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,419 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,416 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,417 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,419 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,422 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,422 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,422 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,421 |
Rank over time
#4,616 · up 15 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,616 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,615 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,613 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,613 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,614 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,612 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,611 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,609 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,608 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,607 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,605 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,615 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,626 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,623 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,631 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.04% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4626 → #4614
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v5.361%
- v5.238%
- v4.51.0%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 5.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 28, 2007
- Last updated
- Mar 29, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)
How many websites use Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)?
Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,616 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) been downloaded?
139,570 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times. See download stats
When was Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) last updated?
Version 5.3 came out on Mar 29, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release
Is Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) compatible with the latest WordPress?
Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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.
Does Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) up to date. See its security record
Is Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) 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 Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC) have?
3.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 50% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC)?
The plugins most like Configurable Tag Cloud (CTC), by the tags they share, are Ultimate Tag Cloud Widget (4K+), Meta Tag Manager (70K+) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 10%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 20%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 60%4–5★
- Mixed
- 20%3★
- Critical
- 20%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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,410 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 139.6K |
| Author | Keith S. |
| First released | Nov 28, 2007 |
| Version | 5.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 29, 2023 |
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