Genesis Beta Tester
v1.0.1by StudioPress · updated 5 months ago
This plugin lets you one-click update to the latest Genesis release, even if it's still in beta.
- Rank
- #16,619
- Down34 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 115
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 18.9K
- 18,869 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Genesis Beta Tester at a glance
Genesis Beta Tester is a WordPress plugin by StudioPress with 100+ active installs, the #16,619 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 60% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jun 2, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 34 plugins tagged “studiopress”, it ranks #16. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats99 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Genesis Beta Tester |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 115 · -0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 114 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 116 |
Rank over time
#16,619 · down 8 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,619 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,585 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,590 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,576 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,652 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,553 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,548 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,550 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,578 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,575 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,691 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,561 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,584 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,611 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.72% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.87% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.86% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.87% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.86% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.65% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.59% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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 #16584 → #16652
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 9, 2012
- Last updated
- Jun 2, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Genesis Beta Tester
How many websites use Genesis Beta Tester?
Genesis Beta Tester is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,619 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Genesis Beta Tester been downloaded?
18,869 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Genesis Beta Tester last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jun 2, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is Genesis Beta Tester compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Genesis Beta Tester still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Genesis Beta Tester have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Genesis Beta Tester?
The plugins most like Genesis Beta Tester, by the tags they share, are Genesis Simple Hooks (20K+), Genesis Simple Sidebars (10K+) and Genesis Connect for WooCommerce (10K+). 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 | ≈ 115 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 18.9K |
| Author | StudioPress |
| First released | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 2, 2026 |
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