gk-sms
v1.0.1by Grant Norwood · updated 13 years ago
Twilio Integration for WordPress
- Rank
- #48,507
- Down10,576 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.7K
- 3,700 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
gk-sms at a glance
gk-sms is a WordPress plugin by Grant Norwood with 10+ active installs, the #48,507 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Sep 16, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 8 plugins tagged “text messages”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | gk-sms |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#48,507 · down 4,209 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #48,507 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #37,931 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,160 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,282 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,373 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,017 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #44,524 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #37,586 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,951 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,361 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #43,232 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #44,298 |
Growth %
Average -1.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 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.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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 15, 2013
- Last updated
- Sep 16, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about gk-sms
How many websites use gk-sms?
gk-sms 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 #48,507 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has gk-sms been downloaded?
3,700 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was gk-sms last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Sep 16, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is gk-sms compatible with the latest WordPress?
gk-sms’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.
Is gk-sms still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does gk-sms have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to gk-sms?
The plugins most like gk-sms, by the tags they share, are Texty (7K+), NotifSMS (1K+) and TextMe SMS (500+). 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 | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.7K |
| Author | Grant Norwood |
| First released | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 16, 2013 |
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