Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP
v2.1.2by mdedev · updated 13 days ago
An easy to use WordPress plugin to do giveaways.
- Rank
- #16,705
- Up92 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 103
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.5K
- 14,479 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP at a glance
Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP is a WordPress plugin by mdedev with 100+ active installs, the #16,705 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 2.1.2 came out on Oct 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 7 plugins tagged “contests”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats378 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 110 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 103 · -11.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 103 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 114 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 114 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 116 |
Rank over time
#16,705 · down 156 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,705 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,797 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,799 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,900 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,817 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,745 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,765 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,660 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,694 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,563 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,577 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,549 |
Growth %
Average -1.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +6.19% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.52% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -14.91% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.87% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.71% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.86% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #16549 → #16900Installs 100+ → 90+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.172%
- v2.028%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 10, 2016
- Last updated
- Oct 26, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP
How many websites use Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP?
Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,705 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP been downloaded?
14,479 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times. See download stats
When was Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP last updated?
Version 2.1.2 came out on Oct 26, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP?
The plugins most like Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP, by the tags they share, are Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress (20K+), Contests by Rewards Fuel (40+) and Woorise (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 103 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 14.5K |
| Author | mdedev |
| First released | Jul 10, 2016 |
| Version | 2.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 |
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