Dublin Core Metadata Generator
v1.3.2by Darken-x · updated 6 years ago
A very lightweight plugin that adds the Dublin Core metadata to your WP website.
- Rank
- #7,246
- Down17 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 916
- 900+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.4K
- 15,368 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Dublin Core Metadata Generator at a glance
Dublin Core Metadata Generator is a WordPress plugin by Darken-x with 900+ active installs, the #7,246 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 9% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.3.2 came out on May 18, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “dublin core”. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats151 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Dublin Core Metadata Generator |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 915 · -1.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 915 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 919 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 916 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 919 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 920 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 922 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 922 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 923 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 922 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 922 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 923 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 925 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 929 |
Rank over time
#7,246 · down 41 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,246 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,229 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,245 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,223 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,224 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,217 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,208 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,202 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,203 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,209 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,207 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,217 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,211 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,205 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.43% |
Active installs band
900+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 900+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7211 → #7224
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2.3
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 12, 2017
- Last updated
- May 18, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Dublin Core Metadata Generator
How many websites use Dublin Core Metadata Generator?
Dublin Core Metadata Generator is active on 900+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,246 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Dublin Core Metadata Generator been downloaded?
15,368 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Dublin Core Metadata Generator last updated?
Version 1.3.2 came out on May 18, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Dublin Core Metadata Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Dublin Core Metadata Generator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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 Dublin Core Metadata Generator still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Dublin Core Metadata Generator have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Dublin Core Metadata Generator?
The plugins most like Dublin Core Metadata Generator, by the tags they share, are XML Sitemap Generator for Google (1M+), Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+) and JSM Show Post Metadata (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 916 |
| Reported installs | 900+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 15.4K |
| Author | Darken-x |
| First released | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Version | 1.3.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.2.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 18, 2020 |
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