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Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget

v1.8

by OTWthemes · updated 4 years ago

Create Dropcaps. Nice and easy interface. Insert anywhere in your site - page/post editor, sidebars, template files.

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Rank
#12,487
Down82 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 228
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
11K
10,986 all-time
Rating
3.7/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA unknown

Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget at a glance

Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget is a WordPress plugin by OTWthemes with 200+ active installs, the #12,487 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.8 came out on Mar 3, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “drop caps”. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

145 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.510Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.9.20
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DateDropcaps Shortcode and Widget
Nov 8, 20264
Nov 7, 20265
Nov 6, 20268
Nov 5, 20263
Nov 4, 20264
Nov 3, 20268
Nov 2, 202611
Nov 1, 20268
Oct 31, 20268
Oct 30, 20263
Oct 29, 20265
Oct 28, 20267
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20266
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20262
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20267
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20265
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20266

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 228 · -0.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.225230Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.9.20
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026228
Nov 8, 2026231
Nov 7, 2026226
Nov 5, 2026229
Nov 4, 2026229
Nov 3, 2026230
Nov 2, 2026229
Nov 1, 2026228
Oct 31, 2026225
Oct 30, 2026224
Oct 29, 2026226
Oct 28, 2026226
Oct 27, 2026230

Rank over time

#12,487 · up 87 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#12.4K#12.5K#12.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.9.20
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#12,487
Nov 8, 2026#12,405
Nov 7, 2026#12,556
Nov 6, 2026#12,516
Nov 5, 2026#12,474
Nov 4, 2026#12,474
Nov 3, 2026#12,443
Nov 2, 2026#12,486
Nov 1, 2026#12,520
Oct 31, 2026#12,585
Oct 30, 2026#12,615
Oct 29, 2026#12,545
Oct 28, 2026#12,582
Oct 27, 2026#12,574

Growth %

Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-1.30%
Nov 8, 2026+2.21%
Nov 7, 2026-0.66%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026-0.43%
Nov 3, 2026+0.44%
Nov 2, 2026+0.44%
Nov 1, 2026+1.33%
Oct 31, 2026+0.45%
Oct 30, 2026-0.89%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-1.74%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.9.20
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026200+
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #12582 → #12474Downloads +62.5%
    • Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20

Versions in use

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

  • v1.891%
  • v1.69.1%

Rating trend

3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.8
Requires WordPress
3.6
Tested up to
5.9.20
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 29, 2014
Last updated
Mar 3, 2022
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget

How many websites use Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget?

Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,487 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget been downloaded?

10,986 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats

When was Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget last updated?

Version 1.8 came out on Mar 3, 2022 (4 years ago).

Is Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?

Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, 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 Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget 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 Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget have?

3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget?

The plugins most like Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget, by the tags they share, are Forget About Shortcode Buttons (20K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.7

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
Positive
67%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
33%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget
Estimated installs≈ 228
Reported installs200+
Rating3.7
Reviews3
Total downloads11K
AuthorOTWthemes
First releasedMay 29, 2014
Version1.8
Requires WP3.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMar 3, 2022

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