Custom Write Panel
v1.0.0a12by Joshua Sigar · updated 19 years ago
Custom Write Panel allows user to create customized write panel.
- Rank
- #33,719
- Up1,100 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 20.2K
- 20,165 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Write Panel at a glance
Custom Write Panel is a WordPress plugin by Joshua Sigar with 10+ active installs, the #33,719 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0a12 came out on Jul 14, 2007, more than 19 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.2. Among the 2 plugins tagged “custom write panel”, it ranks #2. 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 stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Write Panel |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#33,719 · down 871 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #33,719 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,819 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,791 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #32,480 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #33,231 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #33,184 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #32,908 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,533 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #32,848 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0a12
- Requires WordPress
- 2.2
- Tested up to
- 2.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 7, 2007
- Last updated
- Jul 14, 2007
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Write Panel
How many websites use Custom Write Panel?
Custom Write Panel 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 #33,719 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Write Panel been downloaded?
20,165 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Custom Write Panel last updated?
Version 1.0.0a12 came out on Jul 14, 2007 (19 years ago).
Is Custom Write Panel compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Write Panel’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.2, 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 Write Panel still maintained?
Its last release was 19 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Write Panel have?
No one has reviewed Custom Write Panel on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Write Panel?
The plugins most like Custom Write Panel, by the tags they share, are Advanced Custom Fields (100K+), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+) and Smart Custom Fields (50K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 20.2K |
| Author | Joshua Sigar |
| First released | Apr 7, 2007 |
| Version | 1.0.0a12 |
| Requires WP | 2.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 14, 2007 |
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