Custom Global Variables
v1.1.4by oden7777 · updated 6 days ago
Easily create custom variables that can be accessed globally in Wordpress and PHP. Retrieval of information is extremely fast, with no database calls.
- Rank
- #3,174
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5,210
- 5K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 28.1K
- 28,070 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Global Variables at a glance
Custom Global Variables is a WordPress plugin by oden7777 with 5K+ active installs, the #3,174 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 87 times, 400% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 1.1.4 came out on Nov 2, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 12 plugins tagged “variables”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats4.2K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Global Variables |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 756 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 122 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 250 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 150 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 99 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 124 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1,799 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 175 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 21 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5,214 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5,214 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5,225 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5,231 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5,235 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5,239 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5,240 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5,245 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5,246 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5,252 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5,271 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5,265 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5,323 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5,329 |
Rank over time
#3,174 · down 180 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,174 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,171 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,170 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,167 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,170 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,166 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,164 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,161 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,159 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,157 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,150 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,154 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,135 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,133 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,994 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.09% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.11% |
Active installs band
5K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #3161 → #3174
- Released 1.1.4 (was 1.1.3)
- Rank #3135 → #3170
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Rank #2994 → #3164
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 7.1.3
- Released 1.1.3 (was 1.1.2)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.196%
- v1.03.7%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Apr 7, 2016
- Last updated
- Nov 2, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Global Variables
How many websites use Custom Global Variables?
Custom Global Variables is active on 5K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,174 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Global Variables been downloaded?
28,070 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 87 times. See download stats
When was Custom Global Variables last updated?
Version 1.1.4 came out on Nov 2, 2026 (6 days ago). See every release
Is Custom Global Variables compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Custom Global Variables have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 3 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Custom Global Variables up to date. See its security record
Is Custom Global Variables still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 6 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Global Variables have?
5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Global Variables?
The plugins most like Custom Global Variables, by the tags they share, are Custom PHP Settings (10K+), Custom Shortcodes (5K+) and Stag Custom Sidebars (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 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 | ≈ 5,210 |
| Reported installs | 5K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 28.1K |
| Author | oden7777 |
| First released | Apr 7, 2016 |
| Version | 1.1.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Nov 2, 2026 |
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