HookTrace – Trace Hooks with Precision
v1.1.0by SmilingSyntax · updated 9 months ago
Cross-Plugin Debug & Trace Recorder - Records and visualizes hook execution order for WordPress developers.
- Rank
- #50,336
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 7
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 517
- 517 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HookTrace at a glance
HookTrace is a WordPress plugin by SmilingSyntax with fewer than 10 active installs, the #50,336 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 1 review. Version 1.1.0 came out on Jan 14, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 3 plugins tagged “trace”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HookTrace |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 7 · +133.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#50,336 · up 17,433 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #50,336 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #68,736 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #56,782 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #59,596 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #60,886 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #72,514 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #70,996 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #67,769 |
Growth %
Average +8.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +133.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +400.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -33.33% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Jan 8, 2026
- Last updated
- Jan 14, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HookTrace
How many websites use HookTrace?
HookTrace is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #50,336 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HookTrace been downloaded?
517 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was HookTrace last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Jan 14, 2026 (9 months ago).
Is HookTrace compatible with the latest WordPress?
HookTrace’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 HookTrace still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HookTrace have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to HookTrace?
The plugins most like HookTrace, by the tags they share, are Genesis Simple Hooks (20K+), Genesis Visual Hook Guide (700+) and Visual Hook Guide for Kadence (400+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 7 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 517 |
| Author | SmilingSyntax |
| First released | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
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