Open Web Analytics Plugin
v1.3by chrische · updated 15 years ago
This plugin adds the Open Web Analytics javascript code into the footer of your website. It has several useful options.
- Rank
- #24,580
- Down64 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 33
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.4K
- 6,389 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Open Web Analytics Plugin at a glance
Open Web Analytics Plugin is a WordPress plugin by chrische with 30+ active installs, the #24,580 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3 came out on Mar 3, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 3 plugins tagged “öwa”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Open Web Analytics Plugin |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 33 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 33 |
Rank over time
#24,580 · down 12 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,580 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,516 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,657 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,524 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,600 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,624 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,437 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,551 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,558 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,383 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,568 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 23, 2011
- Last updated
- Mar 3, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Open Web Analytics Plugin
How many websites use Open Web Analytics Plugin?
Open Web Analytics Plugin is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,580 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Open Web Analytics Plugin been downloaded?
6,389 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Open Web Analytics Plugin last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Mar 3, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Open Web Analytics Plugin compatible with the latest WordPress?
Open Web Analytics Plugin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 Open Web Analytics Plugin still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Open Web Analytics Plugin have?
No one has reviewed Open Web Analytics Plugin on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Open Web Analytics Plugin?
The plugins most like Open Web Analytics Plugin, by the tags they share, are Connect Matomo (60K+), Clicky Analytics (10K+) and WP Statistics (500K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 33 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.4K |
| Author | chrische |
| First released | Feb 23, 2011 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 3, 2011 |
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