Low-Key ToolBar
v1.1.1by Makoto · updated 2 years ago
This plugin makes the block editor toolbar less noticeable and improve block editor UX. You can control Scale, Opacity, Vertical Position of the block …
- Rank
- #43,722
- Up4,540 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.5K
- 1,531 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Low-Key ToolBar at a glance
Low-Key ToolBar is a WordPress plugin by Makoto with 10+ active installs, the #43,722 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.1 came out on Nov 4, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. Among the 123 plugins tagged “toolbar”, it ranks #79. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Low-Key ToolBar |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -13.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#43,722 · down 8,487 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,722 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,262 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,547 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #43,379 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,895 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,906 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #40,774 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,615 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,462 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #35,235 |
Growth %
Average -1.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -20.00% |
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.org- Rank #35235 → #47547
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Sep 15, 2021
- Last updated
- Nov 4, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Low-Key ToolBar
How many websites use Low-Key ToolBar?
Low-Key ToolBar 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 #43,722 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Low-Key ToolBar been downloaded?
1,531 times in total since 2021.
When was Low-Key ToolBar last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Nov 4, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Low-Key ToolBar compatible with the latest WordPress?
Low-Key ToolBar’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Low-Key ToolBar still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Low-Key ToolBar have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Low-Key ToolBar?
The plugins most like Low-Key ToolBar, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and Kadence Blocks (600K+). 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 | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 1.5K |
| Author | Makoto |
| First released | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 4, 2024 |
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