In Memoriam (Light a Candle)
v2.0by nsfetcu · updated 9 years ago
Light a candle and pray for a loved one, for a cause, or for yourself.
- Rank
- #14,988
- Down18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 139
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.2K
- 6,197 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
In Memoriam (Light a Candle) at a glance
In Memoriam (Light a Candle) is a WordPress plugin by nsfetcu with 100+ active installs, the #14,988 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on Mar 16, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “candles”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats83 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | In Memoriam (Light a Candle) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 139 · -7.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 142 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 151 |
Rank over time
#14,988 · down 146 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #14,988 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,970 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,991 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,942 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,935 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,953 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,911 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,857 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,897 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,907 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,877 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,895 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,838 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,836 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,842 |
Growth %
Average -0.59% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.41% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.70% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.30% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14836 → #14953Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 28, 2015
- Last updated
- Mar 16, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about In Memoriam (Light a Candle)
How many websites use In Memoriam (Light a Candle)?
In Memoriam (Light a Candle) is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,988 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has In Memoriam (Light a Candle) been downloaded?
6,197 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was In Memoriam (Light a Candle) last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Mar 16, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is In Memoriam (Light a Candle) compatible with the latest WordPress?
In Memoriam (Light a Candle)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 In Memoriam (Light a Candle) still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does In Memoriam (Light a Candle) have?
4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 25%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 139 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 6.2K |
| Author | nsfetcu |
| First released | May 28, 2015 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 16, 2017 |