EPT Empty Plugin Template
v0.1.1.2by Juergen Schulze · updated 15 years ago
An empty plugin template to start with, including the most basic necessary stuff. Take this as some kind of workshop.
- Rank
- #48,436
- Down5,638 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.5K
- 8,453 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
EPT Empty Plugin Template at a glance
EPT Empty Plugin Template is a WordPress plugin by Juergen Schulze with 10+ active installs, the #48,436 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 0.1.1.2 came out on Mar 3, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 11 plugins tagged “workshop”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats40 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | EPT Empty Plugin Template |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -21.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#48,436 · down 6,277 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,436 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,798 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,520 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #39,918 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,759 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #42,618 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,159 |
Growth %
Average -1.99% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 17, 2011
- Last updated
- Mar 3, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about EPT Empty Plugin Template
How many websites use EPT Empty Plugin Template?
EPT Empty Plugin Template 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 #48,436 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has EPT Empty Plugin Template been downloaded?
8,453 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was EPT Empty Plugin Template last updated?
Version 0.1.1.2 came out on Mar 3, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is EPT Empty Plugin Template compatible with the latest WordPress?
EPT Empty Plugin Template’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 EPT Empty Plugin Template still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does EPT Empty Plugin Template have?
No one has reviewed EPT Empty Plugin Template on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to EPT Empty Plugin Template?
The plugins most like EPT Empty Plugin Template, by the tags they share, are What Template (1K+), Template Kit (400K+) and Show Current Template (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 8.5K |
| Author | Juergen Schulze |
| First released | Feb 17, 2011 |
| Version | 0.1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 3, 2011 |
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