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Proofreading

v1.2.2

by 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
Growing·Downloads +44.4% (30d)·Toward 6K+ · ETA ~10d

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.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

367 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Proofreading Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.10152025Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateProofreading
Nov 3, 202614
Nov 2, 202618
Nov 1, 202622
Oct 31, 202619
Oct 30, 202613
Oct 29, 202611
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202611
Oct 26, 202616
Oct 25, 202621
Oct 24, 202613
Oct 23, 202624
Oct 22, 202618
Oct 21, 202614
Oct 20, 202614
Oct 19, 202616
Oct 18, 20268
Oct 17, 202613
Oct 16, 202615
Oct 15, 20269
Oct 14, 20268
Oct 13, 202616
Oct 12, 202610
Oct 11, 20269
Oct 10, 202611
Oct 9, 202612

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 5,286 · -0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.5.3K5.3K5.3K5.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20265,286
Nov 7, 20265,276
Nov 5, 20265,286
Nov 4, 20265,286
Nov 3, 20265,279
Nov 2, 20265,287
Nov 1, 20265,282
Oct 31, 20265,280
Oct 30, 20265,286
Oct 29, 20265,290
Oct 28, 20265,286
Oct 27, 20265,288

Rank over time

#3,137 · up 20 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.1K#3.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateDaily 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

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.19%
Nov 7, 2026-0.10%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
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

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.4.8K5K5.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20265K+
Nov 7, 20265K+
Nov 6, 20265K+
Nov 5, 20265K+
Nov 4, 20265K+
Nov 3, 20265K+
Nov 2, 20265K+
Nov 1, 20265K+
Oct 31, 20265K+
Oct 30, 20265K+
Oct 29, 20265K+
Oct 28, 20265K+
Oct 27, 20265K+
Oct 16, 20265K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. 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
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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 reviews

Review 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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Proofreading
Metric
Estimated installs≈ 5,290
Reported installs5K+
Rating4.0
Reviews8
Total downloads14K
AuthorScribit
First releasedFeb 23, 2018
Version1.2.2
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP5.6
Last updatedJan 16, 2025

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