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Just Writing

v4.0

by Greg Ross · updated 1 year ago

Adds buttons and features to the Distraction Free Writing Mode for all kinds of extra functions.

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Rank
#11,831
Down15 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 248
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
25.9K
25,940 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
14 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA unknown

Just Writing at a glance

Just Writing is a WordPress plugin by Greg Ross with 200+ active installs, the #11,831 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 4.0 came out on Jan 18, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

134 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Just Writing Compare series
Downloads over time: 21 days across 1 series.01020Oct 9Oct 12Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateJust Writing
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20265
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 202626
Oct 23, 202624
Oct 22, 20263
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 202610
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20264
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20267
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20264
Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 20266

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 248 · -5.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.250255260Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026248
Nov 7, 2026248
Nov 5, 2026247
Nov 4, 2026249
Nov 3, 2026249
Nov 2, 2026248
Nov 1, 2026248
Oct 31, 2026248
Oct 30, 2026249
Oct 29, 2026249
Oct 28, 2026250
Oct 27, 2026263

Rank over time

#11,831 · down 50 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#11.8K#11.8K#11.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#11,831
Nov 7, 2026#11,816
Nov 6, 2026#11,823
Nov 5, 2026#11,828
Nov 4, 2026#11,804
Nov 3, 2026#11,826
Nov 2, 2026#11,824
Nov 1, 2026#11,824
Oct 31, 2026#11,823
Oct 30, 2026#11,799
Oct 29, 2026#11,798
Oct 28, 2026#11,777
Oct 27, 2026#11,781

Growth %

Average -0.49% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+0.20%
Nov 5, 2026-0.80%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+0.40%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-0.40%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026-0.40%
Oct 28, 2026-4.94%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #11777 → #11828
    • Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v4.066%
  • v3.934%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
4.0
Requires WordPress
3.5.0
Tested up to
6.7.11
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 24, 2013
Last updated
Jan 18, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Just Writing

How many websites use Just Writing?

Just Writing is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,831 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Just Writing been downloaded?

25,940 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Just Writing last updated?

Version 4.0 came out on Jan 18, 2025 (1 year ago).

Is Just Writing compatible with the latest WordPress?

Just Writing’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Just Writing still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Just Writing have?

5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

14 reviews

  • 5 stars: 14 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Just Writing
Estimated installs≈ 248
Reported installs200+
Rating5.0
Reviews14
Total downloads25.9K
AuthorGreg Ross
First releasedOct 24, 2013
Version4.0
Requires WP3.5.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJan 18, 2025

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