GitHub User Repo Widget
v1.0.0by Jared Atchison · updated 14 years ago
A simple widget that will show a list of repos for a specified GitHub user.
- Rank
- #48,498
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.8K
- 5,843 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
GitHub User Repo Widget at a glance
GitHub User Repo Widget is a WordPress plugin by Jared Atchison with 10+ active installs, the #48,498 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Sep 24, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 10 plugins tagged “widget-only”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | GitHub User Repo Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -26.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#48,498 · down 9,911 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #48,498 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,162 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,990 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,669 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #38,587 |
Growth %
Average -2.55% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -8.33% |
| 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 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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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
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 24, 2012
- Last updated
- Sep 24, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about GitHub User Repo Widget
How many websites use GitHub User Repo Widget?
GitHub User Repo Widget 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 #48,498 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has GitHub User Repo Widget been downloaded?
5,843 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was GitHub User Repo Widget last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Sep 24, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is GitHub User Repo Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
GitHub User Repo Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 GitHub User Repo Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does GitHub User Repo Widget have?
No one has reviewed GitHub User Repo Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to GitHub User Repo Widget?
The plugins most like GitHub User Repo Widget, by the tags they share, are Restrict Widgets (4K+), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+) and Custom Sidebars (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.8K |
| Author | Jared Atchison |
| First released | Sep 24, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 24, 2012 |
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