Hello Obi-Wan
v0.3by kloptikus · updated 11 years ago
Not just a plugin, but a symbol of hope for an entire generation summed up famously by Obi-Wan: These are NOT the droids you're looking for.
- Rank
- #39,100
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 1,969 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hello Obi-Wan at a glance
Hello Obi-Wan is a WordPress plugin by kloptikus with 10+ active installs, the #39,100 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.3 came out on Dec 15, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 15 plugins tagged “humor”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hello Obi-Wan |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#39,100 · up 3,252 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #39,100 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,145 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #47,972 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #36,458 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,654 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,352 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -14.29% |
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.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 8, 2015
- Last updated
- Dec 15, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hello Obi-Wan
How many websites use Hello Obi-Wan?
Hello Obi-Wan 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 #39,100 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hello Obi-Wan been downloaded?
1,969 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Hello Obi-Wan last updated?
Version 0.3 came out on Dec 15, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Hello Obi-Wan compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hello Obi-Wan’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Hello Obi-Wan still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hello Obi-Wan have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Hello Obi-Wan?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | kloptikus |
| First released | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Version | 0.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 15, 2015 |
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