Forethemes Functions
v1.0.0by forethemes · updated 8 years ago
This plugin adds some widgets, share buttons, post types and functions that are necessary for ForeThemes's themes.
- Rank
- #43,863
- Down6,888 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,646 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Forethemes Functions at a glance
Forethemes Functions is a WordPress plugin by forethemes with 10+ active installs, the #43,863 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on May 13, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 85 plugins tagged “share buttons”, it ranks #56. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Forethemes Functions |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#43,863 · up 2,216 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #43,863 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #36,975 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,868 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,271 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #42,056 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,473 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,591 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,079 |
Growth %
Average +0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #46079 → #47868
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.8.2
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 24, 2017
- Last updated
- May 13, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Forethemes Functions
How many websites use Forethemes Functions?
Forethemes Functions is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #43,863 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Forethemes Functions been downloaded?
1,646 times in total since 2017.
When was Forethemes Functions last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on May 13, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Forethemes Functions compatible with the latest WordPress?
Forethemes Functions’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Forethemes Functions 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 Forethemes Functions have?
No one has reviewed Forethemes Functions on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Forethemes Functions?
The plugins most like Forethemes Functions, by the tags they share, are SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+), AddToAny Share Buttons (300K+) and Jeg Kit for Elementor (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | forethemes |
| First released | Dec 24, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.8.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 13, 2018 |
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