PAD article
v1.02by hilflo · updated 13 years ago
Create article about software directly from pad file
- Rank
- #45,755
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,096 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PAD article at a glance
PAD article is a WordPress plugin by hilflo with 10+ active installs, the #45,755 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.02 came out on Apr 22, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 18 plugins tagged “software”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PAD article |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#45,755 · down 5,137 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,755 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #35,232 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,755 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,549 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,595 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #44,436 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #40,618 |
Growth %
Average -1.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -13.33% |
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
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.
- v1.02100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.02
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4.1
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 5, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 22, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PAD article
How many websites use PAD article?
PAD article 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 #45,755 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PAD article been downloaded?
2,096 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was PAD article last updated?
Version 1.02 came out on Apr 22, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is PAD article compatible with the latest WordPress?
PAD article’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 PAD article still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PAD article have?
4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to PAD article?
The plugins most like PAD article, by the tags they share, are WP Attachments (3K+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 50%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | hilflo |
| First released | Nov 5, 2012 |
| Version | 1.02 |
| Requires WP | 3.4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 22, 2013 |
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