Disallow PNG
v1.0by dpoakaspine · updated 10 years ago
Disallows PNG files. Usefor for multi-user environments with restrictive file settings and performance oriented sites.
- Rank
- #37,343
- Down24 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,779 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disallow PNG at a glance
Disallow PNG is a WordPress plugin by dpoakaspine with 10+ active installs, the #37,343 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 came out on Sep 29, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 20 plugins tagged “png”, it ranks #12. 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 stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disallow PNG |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#37,343 · up 8,677 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #37,343 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #37,319 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #40,758 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #40,361 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,789 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,132 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,780 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #48,279 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,523 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,020 |
Growth %
Average +2.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +13.64% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -8.33% |
| 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+ |
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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
- Requires WordPress
- 1.0
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 29, 2016
- Last updated
- Sep 29, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disallow PNG
How many websites use Disallow PNG?
Disallow PNG 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 #37,343 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disallow PNG been downloaded?
1,779 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Disallow PNG last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Sep 29, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Disallow PNG compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disallow PNG’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 Disallow PNG still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disallow PNG have?
No one has reviewed Disallow PNG on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Disallow PNG?
The plugins most like Disallow PNG, by the tags they share, are PNG to JPG (10K+), Add From Server (60K+) and All In One Favicon (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | dpoakaspine |
| First released | Sep 29, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 1.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2016 |
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