Flickr API
v0.1.9by Robert O'Rourke · updated 12 years ago
A comprehensive Flickr plugin that makes it easy to show off your images in style.
- Rank
- #27,872
- Down93 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.3K
- 9,293 all-time
- Rating
- 2.5/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Flickr API at a glance
Flickr API is a WordPress plugin by Robert O'Rourke with 20+ active installs, the #27,872 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 2.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.1.9 came out on Jul 24, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 31 plugins tagged “galleries”, it ranks #18. 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 stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Flickr API |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23 |
Rank over time
#27,872 · down 233 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,872 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,779 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,863 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,632 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,766 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,577 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,647 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,665 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,775 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #27,705 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,639 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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%
Rating trend
2.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.9
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 14, 2011
- Last updated
- Jul 24, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Flickr API
How many websites use Flickr API?
Flickr API is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,872 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Flickr API been downloaded?
9,293 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Flickr API last updated?
Version 0.1.9 came out on Jul 24, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Flickr API compatible with the latest WordPress?
Flickr API’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Flickr API still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Flickr API have?
2.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Flickr API?
The plugins most like Flickr API, by the tags they share, are Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug & Others (10K+), Meks Simple Flickr Widget (10K+) and Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider (500K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.5
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 2.5 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 9.3K |
| Author | Robert O'Rourke |
| First released | Oct 14, 2011 |
| Version | 0.1.9 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 24, 2014 |
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