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Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check

v1.0.0

by PowieT · updated 1 day ago

Check domain availability with the [pwhois] shortcode using io-developer/php-whois.

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Rank
#9,205
Up6 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 467
400+ reported · High
Total downloads
31.7K
31,729 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
10 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +11.1% (30d)·Toward 500+ · ETA ~20d

Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check at a glance

Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check is a WordPress plugin by PowieT with 400+ active installs, the #9,205 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 11% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 8, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 5 plugins tagged “lookup”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

97 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.05Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DatePowie’s WHOIS Domain Check
Oct 29, 20266
Oct 28, 20264
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20269
Oct 23, 20265
Oct 22, 20265
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20267
Oct 13, 20267
Oct 12, 20265
Oct 11, 20265
Oct 10, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 467 · -3.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.470480Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Nov 9, 2026: Renamed · New short description · Tested up to 7.1.4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026467
Nov 8, 2026466
Nov 7, 2026465
Nov 5, 2026464
Nov 4, 2026463
Nov 3, 2026465
Nov 2, 2026464
Nov 1, 2026464
Oct 31, 2026465
Oct 30, 2026465
Oct 29, 2026466
Oct 28, 2026467
Oct 27, 2026483

Rank over time

#9,205 · up 27 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#9.2K#9.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Nov 9, 2026: Renamed · New short description · Tested up to 7.1.4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#9,205
Nov 8, 2026#9,211
Nov 7, 2026#9,235
Nov 6, 2026#9,236
Nov 5, 2026#9,229
Nov 4, 2026#9,244
Nov 3, 2026#9,222
Nov 2, 2026#9,228
Nov 1, 2026#9,237
Oct 31, 2026#9,221
Oct 30, 2026#9,219
Oct 29, 2026#9,220
Oct 28, 2026#9,221
Oct 27, 2026#9,232

Growth %

Average -0.26% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.21%
Nov 8, 2026+0.21%
Nov 7, 2026+0.11%
Nov 5, 2026+0.22%
Nov 4, 2026-0.43%
Nov 3, 2026+0.22%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-0.21%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-0.21%
Oct 29, 2026-0.21%
Oct 28, 2026-3.31%

Active installs band

400+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.380400420Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Nov 9, 2026: Renamed · New short description · Tested up to 7.1.4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.6.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026400+
Nov 8, 2026400+
Nov 7, 2026400+
Nov 6, 2026400+
Nov 5, 2026400+
Nov 4, 2026400+
Nov 3, 2026400+
Nov 2, 2026400+
Nov 1, 2026400+
Oct 31, 2026400+
Oct 30, 2026400+
Oct 29, 2026400+
Oct 28, 2026400+
Oct 27, 2026400+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Judged on Nov 16, 2026
    • Renamed Powie's WHOIS Domain Check → Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check
    • New short description

      Check domain availability with the [pwhois] shortcode using io-developer/php-whois.

      Before

      Check a Domain WHOIS Lookup for availability. Simple insert the [pwhois] shortcode on a page or post

    • Tested up to 6.6.11 → 7.1.4
    • Released 1.0.0 (was 0.9.34)
  2. Rank #9221 → #9229
    • Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v0.995%
  • v1.04.9%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.0
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 8, 2014
Last updated
Nov 8, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check

How many websites use Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check?

Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,205 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check been downloaded?

31,729 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check last updated?

Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 8, 2026 (1 day ago).

Is Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Is Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 1 day ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check have?

4.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 60% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check?

The plugins most like Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check, by the tags they share, are WP24 Domain Check (4K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Shortcoder (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

10 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 reviews, 60%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 20%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 20%
Positive
80%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
20%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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Powie’s WHOIS Domain Check
Estimated installs≈ 467
Reported installs400+
Rating4.0
Reviews10
Total downloads31.7K
AuthorPowieT
First releasedJan 8, 2014
Version1.0.0
Requires WP5.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 8, 2026

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