Network Ping
v1.0by Sean Fisher · updated 16 years ago
Running a WordPress MU network can be annoying when sites can be submitting different pings lists. The site will allow for a standard ping list for al …
- Rank
- #35,221
- Down126 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.3K
- 5,271 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Network Ping at a glance
Network Ping is a WordPress plugin by Sean Fisher with 10+ active installs, the #35,221 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 30, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 31 plugins tagged “ping”, it ranks #19. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats107 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Network Ping |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#35,221 · up 11,068 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #35,221 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #35,095 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #41,753 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #36,165 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,423 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,997 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,289 |
Growth %
Average +2.26% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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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
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 31, 2010
- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Network Ping
How many websites use Network Ping?
Network Ping 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 #35,221 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Network Ping been downloaded?
5,271 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Network Ping last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 30, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Network Ping compatible with the latest WordPress?
Network Ping’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 Network Ping still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Network Ping have?
No one has reviewed Network Ping on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Network Ping?
The plugins most like Network Ping, by the tags they share, are No Self Ping (10K+), Post Duplicator (200K+) and Public Post Preview Configurator (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.3K |
| Author | Sean Fisher |
| First released | Jul 31, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 30, 2010 |
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