Google Referrer Checker
v0.3.1by codyswann · updated 14 years ago
A plugin that coaxes google to index sites that link to your site.
- Rank
- #43,939
- Down6,899 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.5K
- 3,483 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Google Referrer Checker at a glance
Google Referrer Checker is a WordPress plugin by codyswann with 10+ active installs, the #43,939 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.3.1 came out on Feb 22, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 659 plugins tagged “google”, it ranks #428. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Google Referrer Checker |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#43,939 · up 1,056 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #43,939 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #37,040 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #38,169 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,020 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #43,344 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #35,760 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,526 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #36,441 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,449 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #43,407 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #44,995 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +12.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 29, 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.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 19, 2012
- Last updated
- Feb 22, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Google Referrer Checker
How many websites use Google Referrer Checker?
Google Referrer Checker 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 #43,939 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Google Referrer Checker been downloaded?
3,483 times in total since 2012.
When was Google Referrer Checker last updated?
Version 0.3.1 came out on Feb 22, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Google Referrer Checker compatible with the latest WordPress?
Google Referrer Checker’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Google Referrer Checker 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 Google Referrer Checker have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Google Referrer Checker?
The plugins most like Google Referrer Checker, by the tags they share, are Site Kit by Google (5M+), XML Sitemap Generator for Google (1M+) and Google for WooCommerce (800K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.5K |
| Author | codyswann |
| First released | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Version | 0.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 22, 2012 |
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