PLU Redux
v3.0.1by Jason Cosper · updated 5 months ago
Displays the "Last Updated" date and "Tested up to" version for your plugins. Supports WordPress.org and Git Updater plugins.
- Rank
- #45,323
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.2K
- 1,216 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PLU Redux at a glance
PLU Redux is a WordPress plugin by Jason Cosper with 10+ active installs, the #45,323 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 3.0.1 came out on May 16, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 156 plugins tagged “site health”, it ranks #42. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats47 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PLU Redux |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -18.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#45,323 · down 7,997 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #45,323 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #36,225 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,061 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,480 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #47,736 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #40,803 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,245 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #39,025 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #44,138 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #37,326 |
Growth %
Average -1.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +12.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -18.75% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.org- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 18, 2023
- Last updated
- May 16, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PLU Redux
How many websites use PLU Redux?
PLU Redux 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 #45,323 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PLU Redux been downloaded?
1,216 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was PLU Redux last updated?
Version 3.0.1 came out on May 16, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is PLU Redux 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 PLU Redux still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PLU Redux have?
No one has reviewed PLU Redux on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to PLU Redux?
The plugins most like PLU Redux, by the tags they share, are Security Optimizer (1M+), SiteGuard WP Plugin (600K+) and NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.2K |
| Author | Jason Cosper |
| First released | Jun 18, 2023 |
| Version | 3.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | May 16, 2026 |
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