Mobile Browser Tab Color
v1.0by mbacklas · updated 9 years ago
Changes color of tab UI in supported mobile browsers. Option is under 'Settings' -> General.
- Rank
- #46,250
- Down6,763 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,575 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Mobile Browser Tab Color at a glance
Mobile Browser Tab Color is a WordPress plugin by mbacklas with 10+ active installs, the #46,250 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 Aug 18, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 61 plugins tagged “tab”, it ranks #40. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Mobile Browser Tab Color |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · +9.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#46,250 · up 1,816 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #46,250 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #39,487 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,085 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #42,972 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #43,574 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,515 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #40,881 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,302 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #35,697 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #48,066 |
Growth %
Average +0.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +36.36% |
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 #48066 → #42972
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
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
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 18, 2017
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Mobile Browser Tab Color
How many websites use Mobile Browser Tab Color?
Mobile Browser Tab Color 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 #46,250 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Mobile Browser Tab Color been downloaded?
1,575 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Mobile Browser Tab Color last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 18, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Mobile Browser Tab Color compatible with the latest WordPress?
Mobile Browser Tab Color’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Mobile Browser Tab Color still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Mobile Browser Tab Color have?
No one has reviewed Mobile Browser Tab Color on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Mobile Browser Tab Color?
The plugins most like Mobile Browser Tab Color, by the tags they share, are WP Mobile Menu (70K+), AMP for WP (70K+) and WPtouch (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | mbacklas |
| First released | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2017 |
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