KOTOTSUGI
v1.2.1by @shift · updated 1 month ago
Turn AI-friendly Markdown into editable WordPress blocks.
- Rank
- #53,153
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 356
- 356 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
KOTOTSUGI at a glance
KOTOTSUGI is a WordPress plugin by @shift with fewer than 10 active installs, the #53,153 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.1 came out on Sep 28, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 169 plugins tagged “markdown”, it ranks #96. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | KOTOTSUGI |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · +50.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
Rank over time
#53,153 · up 12,507 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #53,153 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #73,825 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #57,821 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #58,334 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #59,903 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #51,900 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #71,204 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #65,660 |
Growth %
Average +3.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +500.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -41.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -50.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #71204 → #57821Downloads -33.3%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 26, 2026
- Last updated
- Sep 28, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about KOTOTSUGI
How many websites use KOTOTSUGI?
KOTOTSUGI is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #53,153 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has KOTOTSUGI been downloaded?
356 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was KOTOTSUGI last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Sep 28, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is KOTOTSUGI compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is KOTOTSUGI still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does KOTOTSUGI have?
No one has reviewed KOTOTSUGI on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to KOTOTSUGI?
The plugins most like KOTOTSUGI, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Kadence Blocks (600K+) and Getwid (50K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 356 |
| Author | @shift |
| First released | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2026 |
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