Global Setting
v1.1by victor4g · updated 13 years ago
Global Setting allows you to add, update and delete the global variables for your blog. Get Paid version at : http://just4u.x10.bz/global
- Rank
- #14,901
- Up47 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 140
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.5K
- 3,531 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Global Setting at a glance
Global Setting is a WordPress plugin by victor4g with 100+ active installs, the #14,901 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Mar 3, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 15 plugins tagged “global”, it ranks #3. 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 stats47 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Global Setting |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 140 · -6.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 150 |
Rank over time
#14,901 · up 17 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,901 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,948 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,904 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,884 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,953 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,928 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,922 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,938 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,948 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,973 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,987 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,986 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,918 |
Growth %
Average -0.57% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.33% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 29, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 3, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Global Setting
How many websites use Global Setting?
Global Setting 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 #14,901 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Global Setting been downloaded?
3,531 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Global Setting last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Mar 3, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Global Setting compatible with the latest WordPress?
Global Setting’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 Global Setting 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 Global Setting have?
4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Global Setting?
The plugins most like Global Setting, by the tags they share, are Custom Global Variables (5K+) and Global Meta Box Order (300+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 140 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 3.5K |
| Author | victor4g |
| First released | Jul 29, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 3, 2013 |
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