FICTBASE
v2.14.1by fictbase09 · updated 13 days ago
Serialized fiction and web novel plugin for WordPress. Chapters, drip scheduling, reader bookmarks — self-hosted, no platform lock-in.
- Rank
- #21,182
- Up21 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 51
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 2,036 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
FICTBASE at a glance
FICTBASE is a WordPress plugin by fictbase09 with 50+ active installs, the #21,182 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 16% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.14.1 came out on Oct 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “fiction”. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats597 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | FICTBASE |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 107 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 51 · +24.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 41 |
Rank over time
#21,182 · up 3,180 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,182 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,203 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,123 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,340 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,553 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,775 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,576 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,367 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,650 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,019 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,050 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,160 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,362 |
Growth %
Average +1.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +16.28% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +10.81% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +8.82% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -17.07% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #24160 → #21340Downloads -48.4%Installs 30+ → 50+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1479%
- v2.821%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.14.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.3
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- May 31, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 26, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about FICTBASE
How many websites use FICTBASE?
FICTBASE 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 #21,182 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has FICTBASE been downloaded?
2,036 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was FICTBASE last updated?
Version 2.14.1 came out on Oct 26, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is FICTBASE compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is FICTBASE still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does FICTBASE have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to FICTBASE?
The plugins most like FICTBASE, by the tags they share, are Web Stories (60K+), Novelist (1K+) and MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) (600+). 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 | ≈ 51 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | fictbase09 |
| First released | May 31, 2026 |
| Version | 2.14.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.3 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2026 |
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