Custom Help
v1.0.1by codents · updated 4 years ago
Plugin to add custom documentation to all admin pages.
- Rank
- #42,636
- Up217 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,413 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Help at a glance
Custom Help is a WordPress plugin by codents with 10+ active installs, the #42,636 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jul 27, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 65 plugins tagged “help”, it ranks #19. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Help |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +18.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#42,636 · up 5,283 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,636 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #42,853 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #43,714 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #42,054 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #48,291 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #44,519 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #37,581 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,655 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #41,155 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,919 |
Growth %
Average +1.53% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +27.27% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #47919 → #42054Downloads -33.3%
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 5.5
- First released
- Feb 18, 2022
- Last updated
- Jul 27, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Help
How many websites use Custom Help?
Custom Help is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #42,636 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Help been downloaded?
1,413 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Custom Help last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jul 27, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Custom Help compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Help’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 Custom Help still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Help have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Help?
The plugins most like Custom Help, by the tags they share, are WP Help (9K+), Admin Help Docs (600+) and Help Scout (300+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | codents |
| First released | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.5 |
| Last updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
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