IdeaPress – Turn WordPress into Mobile Apps (Android, iPhone, WinPhone)
v1.0.0by michaelsiu · updated 12 years ago
Don't write a single line of code. Turn your wordpress into mobile app in 5 mins. (Android, iOS, winPhone)
- Rank
- #18,522
- Down110 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 75
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 20.4K
- 20,362 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
IdeaPress at a glance
IdeaPress is a WordPress plugin by michaelsiu with 70+ active installs, the #18,522 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 6, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 19 plugins tagged “apps”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats81 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | IdeaPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 75 · -1.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 76 |
Rank over time
#18,522 · down 140 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,522 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,412 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,404 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,481 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,358 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,473 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,440 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,324 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,348 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,339 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,356 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,385 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,382 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.32% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 31, 2013
- Last updated
- Feb 6, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about IdeaPress
How many websites use IdeaPress?
IdeaPress is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,522 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has IdeaPress been downloaded?
20,362 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was IdeaPress last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 6, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is IdeaPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
IdeaPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 IdeaPress still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does IdeaPress have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to IdeaPress?
The plugins most like IdeaPress, by the tags they share, are WP-AppKit (200+), WPtouch (40K+) and MOBILOOK (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 75 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 20.4K |
| Author | michaelsiu |
| First released | May 31, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 6, 2014 |
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