DX Plugin Base
v1.6by Mario Peshev · updated 11 years ago
Startup plugin code for new plugin, including the archetype of standard features, admin and core functions to be used in new plugins.
- Rank
- #45,347
- Up172 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.2K
- 6,225 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
DX Plugin Base at a glance
DX Plugin Base is a WordPress plugin by Mario Peshev with 10+ active installs, the #45,347 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.6 came out on Aug 21, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “startup”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | DX Plugin Base |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#45,347 · down 2,693 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,347 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,519 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,755 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #41,570 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,602 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,519 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #37,182 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #48,234 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,272 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,654 |
Growth %
Average -0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -14.29% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v1.6100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 8, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 21, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about DX Plugin Base
How many websites use DX Plugin Base?
DX Plugin Base 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 #45,347 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has DX Plugin Base been downloaded?
6,225 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was DX Plugin Base last updated?
Version 1.6 came out on Aug 21, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is DX Plugin Base compatible with the latest WordPress?
DX Plugin Base’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 DX Plugin Base still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does DX Plugin Base have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to DX Plugin Base?
The plugins most like DX Plugin Base, by the tags they share, are Remove CPT base (10K+), WP No Base Permalink (10K+) and BASE Item List (700+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 6.2K |
| Author | Mario Peshev |
| First released | Feb 8, 2012 |
| Version | 1.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 21, 2015 |
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