PgnViewerJS
v2.0.5by mliebelt · updated 1 year ago
Integration of @mliebelt/pgn-viewer into WordPress (formarly named PGNViewerJS).
- Rank
- #21,101
- Down98 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 52
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.5K
- 6,507 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PgnViewerJS at a glance
PgnViewerJS is a WordPress plugin by mliebelt with 50+ active installs, the #21,101 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0.5 came out on Apr 26, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 11 plugins tagged “pgn”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PgnViewerJS |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 52 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 53 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,101 · up 61 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,101 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,003 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,036 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,032 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,039 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,194 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,166 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,200 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,092 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,116 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,111 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,120 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,162 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.89% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.92% |
| 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
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 24, 2016
- Last updated
- Apr 26, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PgnViewerJS
How many websites use PgnViewerJS?
PgnViewerJS is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,101 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PgnViewerJS been downloaded?
6,507 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was PgnViewerJS last updated?
Version 2.0.5 came out on Apr 26, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is PgnViewerJS compatible with the latest WordPress?
PgnViewerJS’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 PgnViewerJS still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PgnViewerJS have?
No one has reviewed PgnViewerJS on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to PgnViewerJS?
The plugins most like PgnViewerJS, by the tags they share, are pgn-viewer-for-lichess (40+), RPB Chessboard (1K+) and Embed Chessboard (500+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 52 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.5K |
| Author | mliebelt |
| First released | Dec 24, 2016 |
| Version | 2.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 26, 2025 |
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