Powie's IRC Chat
v0.9.2by PowieT · updated 13 years ago
IRC Chat
- Rank
- #33,094
- Down13 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 24.3K
- 24,284 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Powie's IRC Chat at a glance
Powie's IRC Chat is a WordPress plugin by PowieT with 10+ active installs, the #33,094 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.9.2 came out on Dec 19, 2013, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 14 plugins tagged “irc”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats107 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Powie's IRC Chat |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#33,094 · down 652 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #33,094 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #33,081 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #33,091 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #33,105 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #33,194 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #32,666 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #33,026 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,608 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #33,110 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #32,442 |
Growth %
Average -0.47% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | -5.88% |
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
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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.
- v0.9100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.9.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 6, 2013
- Last updated
- Dec 19, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Powie's IRC Chat
How many websites use Powie's IRC Chat?
Powie's IRC Chat 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 #33,094 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Powie's IRC Chat been downloaded?
24,284 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Powie's IRC Chat last updated?
Version 0.9.2 came out on Dec 19, 2013 (12 years ago).
Is Powie's IRC Chat compatible with the latest WordPress?
Powie's IRC Chat’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Powie's IRC Chat still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Powie's IRC Chat have?
3.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Powie's IRC Chat?
The plugins most like Powie's IRC Chat, by the tags they share, are Joinchat (700K+), Floating Chat Widget (300K+) and Facebook Chat Plugin (70K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 33%4–5★
- Mixed
- 33%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 24.3K |
| Author | PowieT |
| First released | Jan 6, 2013 |
| Version | 0.9.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 19, 2013 |
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