JavaScript Block Widget
v1by Debiprasad Sahoo · updated 17 years ago
Widget plugin to run any JavaScript in the sidebar
- Rank
- #47,034
- Up149 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.8K
- 4,784 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
JavaScript Block Widget at a glance
JavaScript Block Widget is a WordPress plugin by Debiprasad Sahoo with 10+ active installs, the #47,034 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 came out on Mar 24, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.7.1. Among the 310 plugins tagged “javascript”, it ranks #231. 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 stats41 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | JavaScript Block Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · +9.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#47,034 · up 973 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,034 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,183 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,943 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,839 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,036 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,975 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,963 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #37,859 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,937 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #48,007 |
Growth %
Average +0.87% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 2.7.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 22, 2009
- Last updated
- Mar 24, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about JavaScript Block Widget
How many websites use JavaScript Block Widget?
JavaScript Block Widget 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 #47,034 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has JavaScript Block Widget been downloaded?
4,784 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was JavaScript Block Widget last updated?
Version 1 came out on Mar 24, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is JavaScript Block Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
JavaScript Block Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, 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 JavaScript Block Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does JavaScript Block Widget have?
No one has reviewed JavaScript Block Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to JavaScript Block Widget?
The plugins most like JavaScript Block Widget, by the tags they share, are Blocksy Companion (300K+), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+) and Custom Sidebars (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.8K |
| Author | Debiprasad Sahoo |
| First released | Mar 22, 2009 |
| Version | 1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 24, 2009 |
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