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Display PHP Version

v1.8

by David Gwyer · updated 3 years ago

Displays the currently installed PHP/MySQL version in the "At a Glance" admin dashboard widget.

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Rank
#997
Up1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 34,000
30K+ reported · Medium
Total downloads
506.7K
506,714 all-time
Rating
4.9/5
35 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +43.8% (30d)·Toward 40K+ · ETA ~13d

Display PHP Version at a glance

Display PHP Version is a WordPress plugin by David Gwyer with 30K+ active installs, the #997 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 52 times, 44% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Version 1.8 came out on May 16, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.2.15. Among the 80 plugins tagged “server”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

1.5K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Display PHP Version Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.50100Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateDisplay PHP Version
Nov 7, 202634
Nov 6, 202653
Nov 5, 202648
Nov 4, 202650
Nov 3, 202652
Nov 2, 202657
Nov 1, 202642
Oct 31, 202635
Oct 30, 202633
Oct 29, 202661
Oct 28, 202671
Oct 27, 202658
Oct 26, 202659
Oct 25, 202652
Oct 24, 202649
Oct 23, 202697
Oct 22, 2026136
Oct 21, 202689
Oct 20, 202634
Oct 19, 202655
Oct 18, 202622
Oct 17, 202624
Oct 16, 202634
Oct 15, 202631
Oct 14, 202629
Oct 13, 202644
Oct 12, 202636
Oct 11, 202624
Oct 10, 202632
Oct 9, 202634

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 33,961 · -0.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.34K34.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202633,961
Nov 7, 202633,927
Nov 5, 202634,026
Nov 4, 202633,960
Nov 3, 202633,975
Nov 2, 202634,025
Nov 1, 202634,093
Oct 31, 202634,127
Oct 30, 202634,126
Oct 29, 202634,179
Oct 28, 202634,163
Oct 27, 202634,157

Rank over time

#997 · down 1 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#994#996#998Oct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#997
Nov 7, 2026#998
Nov 6, 2026#998
Nov 5, 2026#997
Nov 4, 2026#999
Nov 3, 2026#998
Nov 2, 2026#998
Nov 1, 2026#996
Oct 31, 2026#995
Oct 30, 2026#995
Oct 29, 2026#994
Oct 28, 2026#995
Oct 27, 2026#995
Oct 16, 2026#996

Growth %

Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.10%
Nov 7, 2026-0.14%
Nov 5, 2026+0.19%
Nov 4, 2026-0.04%
Nov 3, 2026-0.15%
Nov 2, 2026-0.20%
Nov 1, 2026-0.10%
Oct 31, 2026+0.00%
Oct 30, 2026-0.15%
Oct 29, 2026+0.05%
Oct 28, 2026+0.02%

Active installs band

30K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.29K30K31KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202630K+
Nov 7, 202630K+
Nov 6, 202630K+
Nov 5, 202630K+
Nov 4, 202630K+
Nov 3, 202630K+
Nov 2, 202630K+
Nov 1, 202630K+
Oct 31, 202630K+
Oct 30, 202630K+
Oct 29, 202630K+
Oct 28, 202630K+
Oct 27, 202630K+
Oct 16, 202630K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #995 → #997Downloads -10.3%
    • Tested up to 6.2.14 → 6.2.15

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.879%
  • v1.710%
  • v1.58.6%
  • Other2.5%

Rating trend

4.9★★★★★35 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.8
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
6.2.15
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 26, 2011
Last updated
May 16, 2023
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Display PHP Version

How many websites use Display PHP Version?

Display PHP Version is active on 30K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #997 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Display PHP Version been downloaded?

506,714 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 52 times. See download stats

When was Display PHP Version last updated?

Version 1.8 came out on May 16, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release

Is Display PHP Version compatible with the latest WordPress?

Display PHP Version’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.2.15, 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.

Does Display PHP Version have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Display PHP Version. See its security record

Is Display PHP Version still maintained?

Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Display PHP Version have?

4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews on WordPress.org. 97% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Display PHP Version?

The plugins most like Display PHP Version, by the tags they share, are PHP Version (6K+), Admin Menu Editor (300K+) and Announce from the Dashboard (7K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.9

★★★★★

35 reviews

  • 5 stars: 34 reviews, 97%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
Positive
97%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
3%1–2★
  • About 46 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 34 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Estimated installs≈ 34,000
Reported installs30K+
Rating4.9
Reviews35
Total downloads506.7K
AuthorDavid Gwyer
First releasedJul 26, 2011
Version1.8
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMay 16, 2023

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