Insert Callout
v1.0.4by dglambert · updated 16 years ago
Add a callout box (like a sidebar within a post) to a post.
- Rank
- #23,053
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 37
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4K
- 4,034 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Insert Callout at a glance
Insert Callout is a WordPress plugin by dglambert with 30+ active installs, the #23,053 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.4 came out on May 21, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. Among the 5 plugins tagged “pull-quote”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Insert Callout |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 37 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 37 |
Rank over time
#23,053 · up 277 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,053 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,050 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,290 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,325 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,512 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,278 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,425 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,338 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,257 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,298 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,651 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,626 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,330 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.86% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.41% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 24, 2009
- Last updated
- May 21, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Insert Callout
How many websites use Insert Callout?
Insert Callout is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,053 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Insert Callout been downloaded?
4,034 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Insert Callout last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on May 21, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Insert Callout compatible with the latest WordPress?
Insert Callout’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 Insert Callout still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Insert Callout have?
No one has reviewed Insert Callout on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Insert Callout?
The plugins most like Insert Callout, by the tags they share, are Callout (400+), Simple Pull Quote (1K+) and Content Parts (300+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 37 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4K |
| Author | dglambert |
| First released | Oct 24, 2009 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 21, 2010 |
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