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HTML5 Boilerplate

v5.0.1

by Aaron T. Grogg · updated 11 years ago

this plug-in allows for easy inclusion and removal of all HTML5 Boilerplate options that are pertinent to WP. More about this plug-in can be found at …

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Rank
#22,723
Up65 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 42
40+ reported · High
Total downloads
14.9K
14,873 all-time
Rating
4.3/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 50+ · ETA unknown

HTML5 Boilerplate at a glance

HTML5 Boilerplate is a WordPress plugin by Aaron T. Grogg with 40+ active installs, the #22,723 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 5.0.1 came out on Mar 13, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “boilerplate”. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

55 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
HTML5 Boilerplate Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0246Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3
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DateHTML5 Boilerplate
Nov 3, 20267
Nov 2, 20264
Nov 1, 20265
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20261
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20260
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 42 · -2.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.4242.543Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202642
Nov 7, 202642
Nov 5, 202643
Nov 4, 202643
Nov 3, 202643
Nov 2, 202643
Nov 1, 202643
Oct 31, 202643
Oct 30, 202643
Oct 29, 202643
Oct 28, 202643
Oct 27, 202643

Rank over time

#22,723 · down 195 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#22.6K#22.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 5Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#22,723
Nov 7, 2026#22,788
Nov 6, 2026#22,511
Nov 5, 2026#22,507
Oct 31, 2026#22,550
Oct 30, 2026#22,507
Oct 29, 2026#22,482
Oct 28, 2026#22,434
Oct 27, 2026#22,528

Growth %

Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-1.16%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

40+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.384042Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202640+
Nov 7, 202640+
Nov 6, 202640+
Nov 5, 202640+
Nov 4, 202640+
Nov 3, 202640+
Nov 2, 202640+
Nov 1, 202640+
Oct 31, 202640+
Oct 30, 202640+
Oct 29, 202640+
Oct 28, 202640+
Oct 27, 202640+

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v5.0100%

Rating trend

4.3★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
5.0.1
Requires WordPress
3.1
Tested up to
4.1.42
Requires PHP
–
First released
Apr 22, 2011
Last updated
Mar 13, 2015
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about HTML5 Boilerplate

How many websites use HTML5 Boilerplate?

HTML5 Boilerplate is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,723 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has HTML5 Boilerplate been downloaded?

14,873 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was HTML5 Boilerplate last updated?

Version 5.0.1 came out on Mar 13, 2015 (11 years ago).

Is HTML5 Boilerplate compatible with the latest WordPress?

HTML5 Boilerplate’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 HTML5 Boilerplate still maintained?

Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does HTML5 Boilerplate have?

4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to HTML5 Boilerplate?

The plugins most like HTML5 Boilerplate, by the tags they share, are Videojs HTML5 Player (7K+), Able Player, accessible HTML5 media player (300+) and HTML5 Video Player for WordPress (200+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.3

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
67%4–5★
Mixed
33%3★
Critical
0%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.

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HTML5 Boilerplate
Estimated installs≈ 42
Reported installs40+
Rating4.3
Reviews3
Total downloads14.9K
AuthorAaron T. Grogg
First releasedApr 22, 2011
Version5.0.1
Requires WP3.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMar 13, 2015

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