Hero Section for Genesis
v1.0by Oscar Abad Folgueira · updated 8 years ago
With this plugin you can add a new hero section in your home page.
- Rank
- #25,771
- Down81 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,752 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hero Section for Genesis at a glance
Hero Section for Genesis is a WordPress plugin by Oscar Abad Folgueira with 20+ active installs, the #25,771 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 67% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 9, 2018, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 26 plugins tagged “hero”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats23 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hero Section for Genesis |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
Rank over time
#25,771 · down 193 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,771 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,690 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,662 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,679 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,555 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,706 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,573 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,633 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,622 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,454 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,548 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,590 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,578 |
Growth %
Average -0.62% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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- Rank #25590 → #25679
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 29, 2018
- Last updated
- Nov 9, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hero Section for Genesis
How many websites use Hero Section for Genesis?
Hero Section for Genesis 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 #25,771 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hero Section for Genesis been downloaded?
2,752 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Hero Section for Genesis last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 9, 2018 (7 years ago).
Is Hero Section for Genesis compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hero Section for Genesis’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Hero Section for Genesis still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hero Section for Genesis have?
No one has reviewed Hero Section for Genesis on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Hero Section for Genesis?
The plugins most like Hero Section for Genesis, by the tags they share, are Genesis Columns Advanced (10K+), Better Section Navigation (600+) and Section Collection (400+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 26 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | Oscar Abad Folgueira |
| First released | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 9, 2018 |
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- Rank
- #2,150
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.8
Better Section Navigation
by cornershop
Creates a new widget for listing section-based navigation -- essential for contextual navigation. Also implements a template function and a shortcode.
- Rank
- #8,380
- Installs
- 600+
- 5.0
Section Collection
by bPlugins
50+ ready-made Gutenberg section templates and block patterns. Build landing pages fast with hero, pricing, FAQ and testimonial sections — no coding.
- Rank
- #9,261
- Installs
- 400+
- 5.0
Easy Genesis Logo Uploader
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This is a plugin that will allow you to upload your logo via the WordPress Customizer for Genesis Child Themes.
- Rank
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- Installs
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