Nivo Slider Simplified
v0.1by Ajay Sharma · updated 11 years ago
Nivo Slider Simplified
- Rank
- #22,909
- Down40 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 41
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.1K
- 8,067 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Nivo Slider Simplified at a glance
Nivo Slider Simplified is a WordPress plugin by Ajay Sharma with 40+ active installs, the #22,909 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on May 12, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “Nivo slider”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats51 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Nivo Slider Simplified |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 41 · +7.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 38 |
Rank over time
#22,909 · up 89 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,909 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,869 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,000 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,982 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,973 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,802 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,815 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,609 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,898 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,806 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,844 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,096 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,070 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,998 |
Growth %
Average +0.59% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.50% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.63% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 11, 2014
- Last updated
- May 12, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Nivo Slider Simplified
How many websites use Nivo Slider Simplified?
Nivo Slider Simplified is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,909 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Nivo Slider Simplified been downloaded?
8,067 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Nivo Slider Simplified last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on May 12, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Nivo Slider Simplified compatible with the latest WordPress?
Nivo Slider Simplified’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Nivo Slider Simplified still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Nivo Slider Simplified have?
No one has reviewed Nivo Slider Simplified on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Nivo Slider Simplified?
The plugins most like Nivo Slider Simplified, by the tags they share, are Smart Slider 3 (800K+), Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider (500K+) and Depicter (70K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 41 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 8.1K |
| Author | Ajay Sharma |
| First released | Aug 11, 2014 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 12, 2015 |
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