Library
v1.1.0by Patrick Daly · updated 11 years ago
Create a library of reusable terms (strings) and display their contents anywhere on your site with a shortcode.
- Rank
- #6,981
- Up20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 964
- 900+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.9K
- 4,879 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Library at a glance
Library is a WordPress plugin by Patrick Daly with 900+ active installs, the #6,981 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 113% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.0 came out on Dec 31, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “strings”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats245 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Library |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 963 · -18.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 963 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 960 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 968 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,124 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,125 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,131 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,132 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,129 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,133 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,172 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,168 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,183 |
Rank over time
#6,981 · down 176 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,981 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,001 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,970 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,961 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,944 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,927 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,912 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,909 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,922 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,916 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,785 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,816 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,805 |
Growth %
Average -1.70% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -13.88% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.53% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.27% |
Active installs band
900+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.178%
- v1.022%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8.1
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 6, 2014
- Last updated
- Dec 31, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Library
How many websites use Library?
Library is active on 900+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,981 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Library been downloaded?
4,879 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Library last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Dec 31, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Library compatible with the latest WordPress?
Library’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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.
Does Library have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Library. See its security record
Is Library still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Library have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Library?
The plugins most like Library, by the tags they share, are Remove Orphan Shortcodes (1K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 964 |
| Reported installs | 900+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.9K |
| Author | Patrick Daly |
| First released | Mar 6, 2014 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.8.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 31, 2015 |
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