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Hikari Tools Framework

v1.07.05

updated 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
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

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.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

32 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Hikari Tools Framework Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.0123Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4
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DateHikari Tools Framework
Nov 4, 20261
Nov 3, 20261
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20260
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20261
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 11 days across 1 series.1214Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202613
Nov 8, 202613
Nov 7, 202615
Nov 5, 202613
Nov 4, 202613
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 202611
Nov 1, 202613
Oct 31, 202613
Oct 30, 202613
Oct 29, 202613

Rank over time

#45,583 · down 2,210 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#35K#40K#45KOct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 8
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DateDaily 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

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 10 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026-13.33%
Nov 7, 2026+7.69%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026+18.18%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-15.38%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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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
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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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Estimated installs≈ 13
Reported installs10+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads2.9K
Author
First releasedOct 22, 2010
Version1.07.05
Requires WP2.8.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 22, 2010

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