Linex Downloader
v1.0by tajary · updated 11 years ago
A WordPress plugin that downloads files from web and puts them in the uploads folder.
- Rank
- #43,893
- Down1,351 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.9K
- 1,904 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Linex Downloader at a glance
Linex Downloader is a WordPress plugin by tajary with 10+ active installs, the #43,893 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on May 14, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 170 plugins tagged “download”, it ranks #101. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats24 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Linex Downloader |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#43,893 · up 1,742 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #43,893 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,542 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #43,001 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,422 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #43,732 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,785 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,400 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,485 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #41,888 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,635 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 14, 2015
- Last updated
- May 14, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Linex Downloader
How many websites use Linex Downloader?
Linex Downloader 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 #43,893 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Linex Downloader been downloaded?
1,904 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Linex Downloader last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 14, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Linex Downloader compatible with the latest WordPress?
Linex Downloader’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Linex Downloader still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Linex Downloader have?
No one has reviewed Linex Downloader on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Linex Downloader?
The plugins most like Linex Downloader, by the tags they share, are Download Plugin (60K+), Download Plugins and Themes in ZIP from Dashboard (30K+) and Simple Download Monitor (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.9K |
| Author | tajary |
| First released | May 14, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 14, 2015 |
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