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Hotfix

v1.4

by Mark Jaquith · updated 5 months ago

Provides unofficial fixes for selected WordPress bugs, so you don't have to wait for the next WordPress core release.

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Rank
#3,514
Up1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 4,260
4K+ reported · High
Total downloads
446.3K
446,324 all-time
Rating
4.7/5
18 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +44% (30d)·Toward 5K+ · ETA ~12d

Hotfix at a glance

Hotfix is a WordPress plugin by Mark Jaquith with 4K+ active installs, the #3,514 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times, 44% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Version 1.4 came out on May 28, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 9 plugins tagged “bugs”. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

572 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Hotfix Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.10203040Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateHotfix
Nov 7, 202621
Nov 6, 202617
Nov 5, 202623
Nov 4, 202618
Nov 3, 202618
Nov 2, 202619
Nov 1, 202619
Oct 31, 202618
Oct 30, 202617
Oct 29, 202618
Oct 28, 202617
Oct 27, 202623
Oct 26, 202625
Oct 25, 202626
Oct 24, 202616
Oct 23, 202642
Oct 22, 202641
Oct 21, 202629
Oct 20, 202611
Oct 19, 202619
Oct 18, 20269
Oct 17, 202613
Oct 16, 202615
Oct 15, 202614
Oct 14, 202616
Oct 13, 202618
Oct 12, 202611
Oct 11, 202613
Oct 10, 202614
Oct 9, 202612

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 4,263 · -0.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.4.3K4.3K4.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20264,263
Nov 7, 20264,266
Nov 5, 20264,270
Nov 4, 20264,266
Nov 3, 20264,262
Nov 2, 20264,260
Nov 1, 20264,263
Oct 31, 20264,270
Oct 30, 20264,277
Oct 29, 20264,275
Oct 28, 20264,277
Oct 27, 20264,281

Rank over time

#3,514 · down 9 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.5K#3.5K#3.5KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#3,514
Nov 7, 2026#3,515
Nov 6, 2026#3,512
Nov 5, 2026#3,512
Nov 4, 2026#3,513
Nov 3, 2026#3,516
Nov 2, 2026#3,514
Nov 1, 2026#3,511
Oct 31, 2026#3,510
Oct 30, 2026#3,506
Oct 29, 2026#3,510
Oct 28, 2026#3,517
Oct 27, 2026#3,515
Oct 16, 2026#3,505

Growth %

Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.1%0%0.1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.07%
Nov 7, 2026-0.05%
Nov 5, 2026+0.09%
Nov 4, 2026+0.09%
Nov 3, 2026+0.05%
Nov 2, 2026-0.07%
Nov 1, 2026-0.16%
Oct 31, 2026-0.16%
Oct 30, 2026+0.05%
Oct 29, 2026-0.05%
Oct 28, 2026-0.09%

Active installs band

4K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.3.8K4K4.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20264K+
Nov 7, 20264K+
Nov 6, 20264K+
Nov 5, 20264K+
Nov 4, 20264K+
Nov 3, 20264K+
Nov 2, 20264K+
Nov 1, 20264K+
Oct 31, 20264K+
Oct 30, 20264K+
Oct 29, 20264K+
Oct 28, 20264K+
Oct 27, 20264K+
Oct 16, 20264K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #3517 → #3512Downloads +0%
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.454%
  • v1.224%
  • v1.015%
  • Other7.0%

Rating trend

4.7★★★★★18 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.4
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 8, 2011
Last updated
May 28, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Hotfix

How many websites use Hotfix?

Hotfix is active on 4K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,514 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Hotfix been downloaded?

446,324 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 19 times. See download stats

When was Hotfix last updated?

Version 1.4 came out on May 28, 2026 (5 months ago). See every release

Is Hotfix compatible with the latest WordPress?

Hotfix’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.

Does Hotfix have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Hotfix. See its security record

Is Hotfix still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Hotfix have?

4.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews on WordPress.org. 89% of them give 5 stars.

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Review stats

4.7

★★★★★

18 reviews

  • 5 stars: 16 reviews, 89%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
Positive
94%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
6%1–2★
  • About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 13 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Metric
Hotfix
Estimated installs≈ 4,260
Reported installs4K+
Rating4.7
Reviews18
Total downloads446.3K
AuthorMark Jaquith
First releasedFeb 8, 2011
Version1.4
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMay 28, 2026

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