Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget
v1.2.6by Travis Smith · updated 9 years ago
Genesis Featured Content with support for custom post types, taxonomies, and so much more.
- Rank
- #5,569
- Up14 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,540
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 33.2K
- 33,228 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 14 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget at a glance
Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget is a WordPress plugin by Travis Smith with 1K+ active installs, the #5,569 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 1.2.6 came out on Nov 29, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 16 plugins tagged “featured post”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats138 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,538 · -8.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,538 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,535 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,538 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,535 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,538 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,536 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,540 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,539 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,540 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,540 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,539 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,546 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,689 |
Rank over time
#5,569 · down 15 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,569 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,583 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,572 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,568 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,578 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,572 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,571 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,561 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,567 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,562 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,560 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,579 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,560 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,554 |
Growth %
Average -0.72% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.47% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.296%
- v1.13.8%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 10, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 29, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget
How many websites use Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget?
Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget 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 #5,569 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget been downloaded?
33,228 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget last updated?
Version 1.2.6 came out on Nov 29, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget. See its security record
Is Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget 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 Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget have?
5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget?
The plugins most like Genesis Sandbox Featured Content Widget, by the tags they share, are Genesis Featured Widget Amplified (2K+), Genesis Simple Hooks (20K+) and Genesis Simple Sidebars (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
14 reviews
- 5 stars: 14 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 | ≈ 1,540 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 14 |
| Total downloads | 33.2K |
| Author | Travis Smith |
| First released | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Version | 1.2.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 29, 2017 |
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