Slideshow Captions for Jetpack
v1.1.0by Michael Beckwith · updated 3 years ago
Modifies Jetpack's default slideshow caption feature.
- Rank
- #19,606
- Down13 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 62
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.7K
- 5,728 all-time
- Rating
- 2.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Slideshow Captions for Jetpack at a glance
Slideshow Captions for Jetpack is a WordPress plugin by Michael Beckwith with 60+ active installs, the #19,606 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 2.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1.0 came out on Feb 24, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 18 plugins tagged “caption”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats73 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Slideshow Captions for Jetpack |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 62 · +8.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 61 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 57 |
Rank over time
#19,606 · up 450 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,606 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,593 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,538 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,727 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,809 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,876 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,874 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,867 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,049 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,056 |
Growth %
Average +0.94% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.82% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +5.26% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.180%
- v1.020%
Rating trend
2.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jun 26, 2013
- Last updated
- Feb 24, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Slideshow Captions for Jetpack
How many websites use Slideshow Captions for Jetpack?
Slideshow Captions for Jetpack is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,606 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Slideshow Captions for Jetpack been downloaded?
5,728 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Slideshow Captions for Jetpack last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Feb 24, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Slideshow Captions for Jetpack compatible with the latest WordPress?
Slideshow Captions for Jetpack’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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 Slideshow Captions for Jetpack still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Slideshow Captions for Jetpack have?
2.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Slideshow Captions for Jetpack?
The plugins most like Slideshow Captions for Jetpack, by the tags they share, are Exif Caption (600+), GPP Slideshow (200+) and Jetpack Protect (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 33%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 67%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 62 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 2.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 5.7K |
| Author | Michael Beckwith |
| First released | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Feb 24, 2023 |
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