Layers
v1.0by StripesWP · updated 1 year ago
Add layered content sections.
- Rank
- #17,837
- Up45 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 84
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.2K
- 5,195 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Layers at a glance
Layers is a WordPress plugin by StripesWP with 80+ active installs, the #17,837 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Sep 30, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 18 plugins tagged “panel”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats87 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Layers |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 84 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 84 |
Rank over time
#17,837 · down 14 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,837 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,882 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,851 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,932 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,831 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,915 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,948 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,938 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,850 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,946 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,909 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,822 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,823 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.21% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.19% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.21% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.19% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #17822 → #17932
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.058%
- v0.529%
- v0.413%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 5, 2017
- Last updated
- Sep 30, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Layers
How many websites use Layers?
Layers is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,837 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Layers been downloaded?
5,195 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Layers last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Sep 30, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Layers compatible with the latest WordPress?
Layers’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Layers 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 Layers have?
No one has reviewed Layers on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Layers?
The plugins most like Layers, by the tags they share, are Better Section Navigation (600+), Section Collection (400+) and Page Section For Themereviewer (200+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 84 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.2K |
| Author | StripesWP |
| First released | Jul 5, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 30, 2025 |
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