Crossword Compiler Puzzles
v14.7by wordwebsoftware · updated 4 months ago
Insert a crossword puzzle, sudoku or word search from content made by Crossword Compiler
- Rank
- #11,243
- Up12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 266
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.7K
- 16,687 all-time
- Rating
- 2.8/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Crossword Compiler Puzzles at a glance
Crossword Compiler Puzzles is a WordPress plugin by wordwebsoftware with 200+ active installs, the #11,243 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 23% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 14.7 came out on Jun 15, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. It leads the 19 plugins tagged “puzzle”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats220 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Crossword Compiler Puzzles |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 266 · -6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 267 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 267 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 266 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 268 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 265 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 266 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 284 |
Rank over time
#11,243 · up 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #11,243 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,255 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,236 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,211 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,246 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,286 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,290 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,259 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,244 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,254 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,193 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,280 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,247 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.75% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.13% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.34% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v14.774%
- v14.58.9%
- v4.36.9%
- v4.016.5%
- Other4.1%
Rating trend
2.8★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 14.7
- Requires WordPress
- 6.3
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 17, 2013
- Last updated
- Jun 15, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Crossword Compiler Puzzles
How many websites use Crossword Compiler Puzzles?
Crossword Compiler Puzzles is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,243 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Crossword Compiler Puzzles been downloaded?
16,687 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Crossword Compiler Puzzles last updated?
Version 14.7 came out on Jun 15, 2026 (4 months ago).
Is Crossword Compiler Puzzles compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Crossword Compiler Puzzles still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Crossword Compiler Puzzles have?
2.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 40% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Crossword Compiler Puzzles?
The plugins most like Crossword Compiler Puzzles, by the tags they share, are PuzzleMe (1K+), WP Sudoku Plus (100+) and Advanced Crossword (60+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.8
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
- Positive
- 40%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 60%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 266 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 2.8 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 16.7K |
| Author | wordwebsoftware |
| First released | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Version | 14.7 |
| Requires WP | 6.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 15, 2026 |
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