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Windows Compatibility Fix

v1.0.2

by Dave Jesch · updated 8 years ago

Fixes long filename problem on Windows systems when doing updates, such as updating from EDD based sites.

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Rank
#6,690
Up21 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,200
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
18.8K
18,832 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
8 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +20% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~3mo

Windows Compatibility Fix at a glance

Windows Compatibility Fix is a WordPress plugin by Dave Jesch with 1K+ active installs, the #6,690 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Oct 22, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.0.31. Among the 12 plugins tagged “windows”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2017.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

249 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Windows Compatibility Fix Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.5101520Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateWindows Compatibility Fix
Nov 2, 202615
Nov 1, 202618
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 20267
Oct 29, 202610
Oct 28, 20269
Oct 27, 202611
Oct 26, 202615
Oct 25, 202619
Oct 24, 202612
Oct 23, 20267
Oct 22, 202612
Oct 21, 202610
Oct 20, 202611
Oct 19, 202614
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20267
Oct 15, 20269
Oct 14, 20269
Oct 13, 202610
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 20267
Oct 10, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,197 · -2.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.2K1.2K1.2K1.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,197
Nov 8, 20261,192
Nov 7, 20261,200
Nov 5, 20261,201
Nov 4, 20261,201
Nov 3, 20261,197
Nov 2, 20261,203
Nov 1, 20261,198
Oct 31, 20261,203
Oct 30, 20261,203
Oct 29, 20261,198
Oct 28, 20261,199
Oct 27, 20261,226

Rank over time

#6,690 · up 9 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#6.7K#6.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#6,690
Nov 8, 2026#6,711
Nov 7, 2026#6,685
Nov 6, 2026#6,692
Nov 5, 2026#6,681
Nov 4, 2026#6,687
Nov 3, 2026#6,688
Nov 2, 2026#6,672
Nov 1, 2026#6,693
Oct 31, 2026#6,676
Oct 30, 2026#6,681
Oct 29, 2026#6,708
Oct 28, 2026#6,705
Oct 27, 2026#6,699

Growth %

Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.42%
Nov 8, 2026-0.67%
Nov 7, 2026-0.04%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026+0.33%
Nov 3, 2026-0.50%
Nov 2, 2026+0.42%
Nov 1, 2026-0.42%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+0.42%
Oct 29, 2026-0.08%
Oct 28, 2026-2.20%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6705 → #6681
    • Tested up to 5.0.30 → 5.0.31

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.2
Requires WordPress
4.0
Tested up to
5.0.31
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 4, 2017
Last updated
Oct 22, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Windows Compatibility Fix

How many websites use Windows Compatibility Fix?

Windows Compatibility Fix is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,690 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Windows Compatibility Fix been downloaded?

18,832 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats

When was Windows Compatibility Fix last updated?

Version 1.0.2 came out on Oct 22, 2018 (8 years ago). See every release

Is Windows Compatibility Fix compatible with the latest WordPress?

Windows Compatibility Fix’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.0.31, 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.

Does Windows Compatibility Fix have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Windows Compatibility Fix. See its security record

Is Windows Compatibility Fix still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Windows Compatibility Fix have?

5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Windows Compatibility Fix?

The plugins most like Windows Compatibility Fix, by the tags they share, are Disable All WordPress Updates (20K+), Simple Automatic Updates (2K+) and WP Core Update Cleaner (800+). Compare all alternatives

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

8 reviews

  • 5 stars: 8 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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Windows Compatibility Fix
Estimated installs≈ 1,200
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews8
Total downloads18.8K
AuthorDave Jesch
First releasedMay 4, 2017
Version1.0.2
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 22, 2018

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