Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag
v1.4by Dan Rossiter · updated 10 years ago
This plugin is a chance to relive your childhood. Featuring the chalkboard gags of Bart Simpson, this plugin is sure to put a smile on your face.
- Rank
- #26,620
- Up473 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.9K
- 6,908 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag at a glance
Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag is a WordPress plugin by Dan Rossiter with 20+ active installs, the #26,620 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.4 came out on Dec 11, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 54 plugins tagged “fun”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats46 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25 · -3.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#26,620 · down 71 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #26,620 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,093 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,912 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,257 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,863 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #26,941 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,554 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #26,454 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,557 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,597 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,549 |
Growth %
Average -0.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -4.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.69% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 20+ |
| 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.org- Downloads +100%
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 30, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 11, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag
How many websites use Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag?
Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag 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 #26,620 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag been downloaded?
6,908 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag last updated?
Version 1.4 came out on Dec 11, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Simpsons Chalkboard Gag still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag?
The plugins most like Hello Simpsons Chalkboard Gag, by the tags they share, are Hello Star (10+), Hello Dolly Guaraná (fewer than 10) and The Taste of Ink (10+). Compare all alternatives
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 | ≈ 25 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 6.9K |
| Author | Dan Rossiter |
| First released | Dec 30, 2012 |
| Version | 1.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 11, 2016 |
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