Local Open Sans
v1.0by ThemeBoy · updated 12 years ago
Replace Open Sans with a local copy to speed up admin testing and development.
- Rank
- #13,406
- Up9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 163
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,194 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Local Open Sans at a glance
Local Open Sans is a WordPress plugin by ThemeBoy with 100+ active installs, the #13,406 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 3, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 3 plugins tagged “Open Sans”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats65 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Local Open Sans |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 163 · -9.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 164 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 164 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 165 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 181 |
Rank over time
#13,406 · down 69 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,406 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,415 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,407 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,410 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,367 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,370 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,352 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,363 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,348 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,364 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,362 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,375 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,352 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,337 |
Growth %
Average -0.80% 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 | -0.61% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.84% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 3, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 3, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Local Open Sans
How many websites use Local Open Sans?
Local Open Sans is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,406 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Local Open Sans been downloaded?
4,194 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Local Open Sans last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 3, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Local Open Sans compatible with the latest WordPress?
Local Open Sans’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Local Open Sans still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Local Open Sans have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Local Open Sans?
The plugins most like Local Open Sans, by the tags they share, are Local Google Fonts (100K+), Site Kit by Google (5M+) and Speed Optimizer (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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★
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 163 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | ThemeBoy |
| First released | Aug 3, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 3, 2014 |
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