Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget
v1.6by Meks · updated 2 years ago
Easily display ThemeForest items inside WordPress widget.
- Rank
- #2,039
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 310.9K
- 310,919 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget at a glance
Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget is a WordPress plugin by Meks with 10K+ active installs, the #2,039 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 35 times, 13% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.6 came out on Jul 23, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “envato”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 27 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12,093 · -0.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12,093 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12,129 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12,122 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12,150 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12,144 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12,142 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12,148 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12,163 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12,169 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12,152 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12,164 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12,152 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12,157 |
Rank over time
#2,039 · up 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #2,039 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,040 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,042 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,042 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,041 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,039 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,035 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,036 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,035 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,035 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,038 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,038 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,044 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,044 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,041 |
Growth %
Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.04% |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2044 → #2041Downloads -12.5%
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.674%
- v1.411%
- v1.36.3%
- v1.55.5%
- Other2.7%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 2, 2013
- Last updated
- Jul 23, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget
How many websites use Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget?
Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,039 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget been downloaded?
310,919 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 35 times. See download stats
When was Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget last updated?
Version 1.6 came out on Jul 23, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release
Is Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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.
Does Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget up to date. See its security record
Is Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget 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 Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget?
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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 | ≈ 12,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 310.9K |
| Author | Meks |
| First released | Oct 2, 2013 |
| Version | 1.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 23, 2024 |
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