Hikari Tools Framework
v1.07.05updated 16 years ago
A plugin development framework with a lot of reusable code and a nice settings page builder.
- Rank
- #45,583
- Down10,299 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,946 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hikari Tools Framework at a glance
Hikari Tools Framework is a WordPress plugin with 10+ active installs, the #45,583 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 1.07.05 came out on Oct 22, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “dependancy”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hikari Tools Framework |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#45,583 · down 2,210 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,583 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #35,284 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #35,292 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #45,478 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #43,317 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #48,118 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,734 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #43,620 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #43,373 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
- v1.07100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.07.05
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 22, 2010
- Last updated
- Oct 22, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hikari Tools Framework
How many websites use Hikari Tools Framework?
Hikari Tools Framework 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 #45,583 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hikari Tools Framework been downloaded?
2,946 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Hikari Tools Framework last updated?
Version 1.07.05 came out on Oct 22, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Hikari Tools Framework compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hikari Tools Framework’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 Hikari Tools Framework still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hikari Tools Framework have?
No one has reviewed Hikari Tools Framework on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Hikari Tools Framework?
The plugins most like Hikari Tools Framework, by the tags they share, are Core Framework (10K+), Gantry 5 Framework (7K+) and WP Site Verification tool (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | |
| First released | Oct 22, 2010 |
| Version | 1.07.05 |
| Requires WP | 2.8.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2010 |
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