Custom Etsy Widget
v1.0.8by jcoxwell · updated 16 years ago
This plugin adds a sidebar widget that is similar to Etsy Mini but allows control of styling and other parameters.
- Rank
- #19,139
- Down18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 66
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.2K
- 13,191 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Etsy Widget at a glance
Custom Etsy Widget is a WordPress plugin by jcoxwell with 60+ active installs, the #19,139 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.8 came out on Oct 28, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 16 plugins tagged “etsy”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats87 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Etsy Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 66 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 68 |
Rank over time
#19,139 · up 59 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,139 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,121 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,121 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,124 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,066 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,105 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,945 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,975 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,035 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,125 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,156 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,198 |
Growth %
Average -0.25% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.49% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +4.48% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.94% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.8
- Requires WordPress
- 2.2
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 18, 2010
- Last updated
- Oct 28, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Etsy Widget
How many websites use Custom Etsy Widget?
Custom Etsy Widget is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,139 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Etsy Widget been downloaded?
13,191 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Custom Etsy Widget last updated?
Version 1.0.8 came out on Oct 28, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Custom Etsy Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Etsy Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 Custom Etsy Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Etsy Widget have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Etsy Widget?
The plugins most like Custom Etsy Widget, by the tags they share, are Custom Sidebars (100K+), Image Widget (100K+) and Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 66 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 13.2K |
| Author | jcoxwell |
| First released | Jan 18, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0.8 |
| Requires WP | 2.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 28, 2010 |
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