Hash Checker
v1.2.2by Paul Menard · updated 17 years ago
Provide a method to verify your WordPress core files match the original downloaded version.
- Rank
- #39,322
- Up3,263 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.3K
- 3,334 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hash Checker at a glance
Hash Checker is a WordPress plugin by Paul Menard with 10+ active installs, the #39,322 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.2 came out on Jul 16, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.1. Among the 3 plugins tagged “Hacks”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hash Checker |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#39,322 · up 6,795 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #39,322 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #42,585 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,142 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,762 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,240 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,042 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,018 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,081 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,079 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,117 |
Growth %
Average +1.41% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.1
- Tested up to
- 2.8.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 29, 2008
- Last updated
- Jul 16, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hash Checker
How many websites use Hash Checker?
Hash 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 #39,322 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hash Checker been downloaded?
3,334 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Hash Checker last updated?
Version 1.2.2 came out on Jul 16, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is Hash Checker compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hash Checker’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.1, 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 Hash Checker 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 Hash Checker have?
No one has reviewed Hash Checker on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Hash Checker?
The plugins most like Hash Checker, by the tags they share, are WP Downgrade (100K+) and Core Rollback (20K+).
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.3K |
| Author | Paul Menard |
| First released | Apr 29, 2008 |
| Version | 1.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 16, 2009 |
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