Google Reader Widget
v1.9.1by sk33t · updated 17 years ago
This widget will display your latest shared stories. You can change the amount of stories to display and how to display them.
- Rank
- #25,454
- Down78 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 27
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.4K
- 15,402 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Google Reader Widget at a glance
Google Reader Widget is a WordPress plugin by sk33t with 20+ active installs, the #25,454 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.9.1 came out on Mar 4, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.7.1. Among the 10 plugins tagged “Google Reader”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats57 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Google Reader Widget |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 27 · -6.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 29 |
Rank over time
#25,454 · down 326 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,454 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,376 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,451 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,285 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,351 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,424 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,443 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,296 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,165 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,377 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,128 |
Growth %
Average -0.59% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.90% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v1.9100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.9.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 2.7.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 18, 2008
- Last updated
- Mar 4, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Google Reader Widget
How many websites use Google Reader Widget?
Google Reader Widget is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,454 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Google Reader Widget been downloaded?
15,402 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Google Reader Widget last updated?
Version 1.9.1 came out on Mar 4, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is Google Reader Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Google Reader Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, 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 Google Reader Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Google Reader Widget have?
No one has reviewed Google Reader Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Google Reader Widget?
The plugins most like Google Reader Widget, by the tags they share, are Site Kit by Google (5M+), Google for WooCommerce (800K+) and GA Google Analytics (400K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 27 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 15.4K |
| Author | sk33t |
| First released | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Version | 1.9.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 4, 2009 |
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