Pure Web Brilliant's base framework
v2.4by kevinjohngallagher · updated 14 years ago
Framework required for all Pure Web Brilliant plug-ins, themes and CMS features.
- Rank
- #45,602
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 27.9K
- 27,924 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Pure Web Brilliant's base framework at a glance
Pure Web Brilliant's base framework is a WordPress plugin by kevinjohngallagher with 10+ active installs, the #45,602 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 2.4 came out on Aug 20, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 12 plugins tagged “kevinjohn gallagher”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Pure Web Brilliant's base framework |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#45,602 · down 5,519 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #45,602 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,192 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,580 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,823 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,904 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,512 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #37,250 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,023 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,083 |
Growth %
Average -0.57% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -10.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +25.00% |
| 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 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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+ |
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.4100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 13, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Pure Web Brilliant's base framework
How many websites use Pure Web Brilliant's base framework?
Pure Web Brilliant's base framework 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 #45,602 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Pure Web Brilliant's base framework been downloaded?
27,924 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Pure Web Brilliant's base framework last updated?
Version 2.4 came out on Aug 20, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Pure Web Brilliant's base framework compatible with the latest WordPress?
Pure Web Brilliant's base framework’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Pure Web Brilliant's base framework still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Pure Web Brilliant's base framework have?
No one has reviewed Pure Web Brilliant's base framework on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Pure Web Brilliant's base framework?
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 27.9K |
| Author | kevinjohngallagher |
| First released | May 13, 2012 |
| Version | 2.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2012 |
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