ParseLess
v1.0.0by phalkmin · updated 27 days ago
Serve AI the good version of your content, see which bots really read it, and cap what they cost you. Markdown for crawlers and agents — 95%+ less ban …
- Rank
- #19,387
- Down296 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 65
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 1,998 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ParseLess at a glance
ParseLess is a WordPress plugin by phalkmin with 60+ active installs, the #19,387 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times, 13% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 12, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 39 plugins tagged “crawlers”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats426 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ParseLess |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 14 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 65 · -14.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 76 |
Rank over time
#19,387 · down 971 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,387 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,091 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,891 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,164 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,292 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,212 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,198 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,064 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,285 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,481 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,416 |
Growth %
Average -1.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.98% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -2.82% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.58% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.49% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -11.84% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.32% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18481 → #18891
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.8
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 8.2
- First released
- May 21, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 12, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ParseLess
How many websites use ParseLess?
ParseLess is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,387 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ParseLess been downloaded?
1,998 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times. See download stats
When was ParseLess last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 12, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is ParseLess compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is ParseLess still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ParseLess have?
No one has reviewed ParseLess on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to ParseLess?
The plugins most like ParseLess, by the tags they share, are Block AI Crawlers (2K+), Blackhole for Bad Bots (30K+) and Ultimate Markdown (2K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 65 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | phalkmin |
| First released | May 21, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.8 |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 |
| Last updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
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