Guestbook Generator
v0.8by Andrew DS a11n · updated 19 years ago
Instantly generates a guestbook for Wordpress blogs based on the active theme.
- Rank
- #12,645
- Down9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 223
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 50.2K
- 50,205 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Guestbook Generator at a glance
Guestbook Generator is a WordPress plugin by Andrew DS a11n with 200+ active installs, the #12,645 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.8 came out on Mar 20, 2007, more than 19 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.1. Among the 11 plugins tagged “guestbook”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats64 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Guestbook Generator |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 223 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 222 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 224 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 224 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 229 |
Rank over time
#12,645 · down 41 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,645 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,636 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,639 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,635 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,649 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,639 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,645 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,652 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,636 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,647 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,617 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,609 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,604 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% 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 | +0.45% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.18% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v0.8100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.8
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0
- Tested up to
- 2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 20, 2007
- Last updated
- Mar 20, 2007
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Guestbook Generator
How many websites use Guestbook Generator?
Guestbook Generator is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,645 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Guestbook Generator been downloaded?
50,205 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Guestbook Generator last updated?
Version 0.8 came out on Mar 20, 2007 (19 years ago).
Is Guestbook Generator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Guestbook Generator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.1, 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 Guestbook Generator still maintained?
Its last release was 19 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Guestbook Generator have?
No one has reviewed Guestbook Generator on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Guestbook Generator?
The plugins most like Guestbook Generator, by the tags they share, are Gwolle Guestbook (20K+), Simple Guestbook (80+) and LIBRO DE VISITAS (30+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 223 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 50.2K |
| Author | Andrew DS a11n |
| First released | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Version | 0.8 |
| Requires WP | 2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 20, 2007 |
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Gwolle Guestbook
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Gwolle Guestbook is the WordPress guestbook you've just been looking for. Beautiful and easy.
- Rank
- #1,142
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.8

Simple Guestbook
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A simple guestbook plugin based on WordPress page comments.
- Rank
- #17,926
- Installs
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LIBRO DE VISITAS
by jarim
For live example click here!!!
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- #23,327
- Installs
- 30+
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