Extended Options
v0.1.2 βby scottwallick · updated 14 years ago
Extended Options keeps meta data and certain WordPress tweaks persistent regardless of the active theme without editing any theme files.
- Rank
- #20,105
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 57
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.5K
- 12,502 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Extended Options at a glance
Extended Options is a WordPress plugin by scottwallick with 50+ active installs, the #20,105 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 9% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1.2 β came out on Nov 29, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.6.3. Among the 46 plugins tagged “Atom”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats126 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Extended Options |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 57 · -8.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 62 |
Rank over time
#20,105 · down 86 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,105 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,044 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,050 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,081 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,039 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,036 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,001 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,036 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,023 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,019 |
Growth %
Average -0.70% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -8.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.64% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.61% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.64% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.61% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| 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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.2 β
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 2.6.3
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 5, 2008
- Last updated
- Nov 29, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Extended Options
How many websites use Extended Options?
Extended Options is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,105 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Extended Options been downloaded?
12,502 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Extended Options last updated?
Version 0.1.2 β came out on Nov 29, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is Extended Options compatible with the latest WordPress?
Extended Options’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.6.3, 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 Extended Options still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Extended Options have?
No one has reviewed Extended Options on WordPress.org yet.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 57 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 12.5K |
| Author | scottwallick |
| First released | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Version | 0.1.2 β |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 29, 2012 |
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