Official Add to Homescreen
v1.1.3by wordcubiq · updated 12 years ago
Official Add To Homescreen plugin displays a callout to mobile users inviting them to add the website to the home screen.
- Rank
- #12,135
- Down99 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 238
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 20.8K
- 20,802 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 13 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Official Add to Homescreen at a glance
Official Add to Homescreen is a WordPress plugin by wordcubiq with 200+ active installs, the #12,135 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.1.3 came out on Sep 27, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “home screen”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats56 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Official Add to Homescreen |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 238 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 240 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 240 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 239 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 253 |
Rank over time
#12,135 · down 102 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,135 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,036 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,071 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,045 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,053 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,073 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,059 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,101 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,060 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,032 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,040 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,068 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,072 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,033 |
Growth %
Average -0.47% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.25% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.84% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.74% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 7, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 27, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Official Add to Homescreen
How many websites use Official Add to Homescreen?
Official Add to Homescreen is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,135 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Official Add to Homescreen been downloaded?
20,802 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Official Add to Homescreen last updated?
Version 1.1.3 came out on Sep 27, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Official Add to Homescreen compatible with the latest WordPress?
Official Add to Homescreen’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Official Add to Homescreen still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Official Add to Homescreen have?
4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Official Add to Homescreen?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
13 reviews
- 5 stars: 12 reviews, 92%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 12 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 238 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 13 |
| Total downloads | 20.8K |
| Author | wordcubiq |
| First released | May 7, 2014 |
| Version | 1.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2014 |
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