Proofreading
v1.2.2by Scribit · updated 1 year ago
Proofreading checks texts on every content of your WordPress site. You can proofread in 30 different languages and get tips to improve your writings.
- Rank
- #3,137
- Up8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5,290
- 5K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14K
- 13,972 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Proofreading at a glance
Proofreading is a WordPress plugin by Scribit with 5K+ active installs, the #3,137 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 44% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.2.2 came out on Jan 16, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “Errata”. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats367 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Proofreading |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5,286 · -0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5,286 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5,276 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5,286 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5,286 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5,279 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5,287 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5,282 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5,280 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5,286 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5,290 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5,286 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5,288 |
Rank over time
#3,137 · up 20 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,137 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,145 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,143 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,142 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,140 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,142 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,138 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,139 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,141 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,140 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,140 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,153 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,151 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,157 |
Growth %
Average -0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.04% |
Active installs band
5K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5K+ |
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- Rank #3153 → #3142
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Feb 23, 2018
- Last updated
- Jan 16, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Proofreading
How many websites use Proofreading?
Proofreading is active on 5K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,137 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Proofreading been downloaded?
13,972 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats
When was Proofreading last updated?
Version 1.2.2 came out on Jan 16, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is Proofreading compatible with the latest WordPress?
Proofreading’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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.
Does Proofreading have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Proofreading up to date. See its security record
Is Proofreading 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 Proofreading have?
4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 75% of them give 5 stars.
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5,290 |
| Reported installs | 5K+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 14K |
| Author | Scribit |
| First released | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Version | 1.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Jan 16, 2025 |
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