IWG Faster Tagging
v1.2.0updated 18 years ago
"IWG Faster Tagging" fixes some disadvantages from the original tagging-system at your editing post page..
- Rank
- #45,894
- Down6,955 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,377 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
IWG Faster Tagging at a glance
IWG Faster Tagging is a WordPress plugin with 10+ active installs, the #45,894 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.0 came out on Jun 22, 2008, more than 18 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.5. Among the 32 plugins tagged “tagging”, it ranks #24. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats23 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | IWG Faster Tagging |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#45,894 · down 6,983 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #45,894 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #38,939 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,869 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #39,010 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #48,057 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,101 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,920 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,911 |
Growth %
Average -1.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.54% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5.0
- Tested up to
- 2.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 2, 2008
- Last updated
- Jun 22, 2008
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about IWG Faster Tagging
How many websites use IWG Faster Tagging?
IWG Faster Tagging is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #45,894 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has IWG Faster Tagging been downloaded?
3,377 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was IWG Faster Tagging last updated?
Version 1.2.0 came out on Jun 22, 2008 (18 years ago).
Is IWG Faster Tagging compatible with the latest WordPress?
IWG Faster Tagging’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.5, 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 IWG Faster Tagging still maintained?
Its last release was 18 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does IWG Faster Tagging have?
No one has reviewed IWG Faster Tagging on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to IWG Faster Tagging?
The plugins most like IWG Faster Tagging, by the tags they share, are Post Duplicator (200K+), Public Post Preview Configurator (10K+) and Post Type Switcher (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | |
| First released | May 2, 2008 |
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 22, 2008 |
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