Read Next Fly Box
v1.0by bemcapaz · updated 14 years ago
This plugin will create a read next post box, the data is fetched from the Wordpress database randomly. The objective is to decrease the bounce rate o …
- Rank
- #40,670
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,168 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Read Next Fly Box at a glance
Read Next Fly Box is a WordPress plugin by bemcapaz with 10+ active installs, the #40,670 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on May 24, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “read next”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Read Next Fly Box |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -6.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#40,670 · down 3,696 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | #40,670 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #35,414 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #48,397 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #41,325 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #42,110 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,263 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #36,974 |
Growth %
Average -0.57% 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 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 24, 2012
- Last updated
- May 24, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Read Next Fly Box
How many websites use Read Next Fly Box?
Read Next Fly Box 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 #40,670 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Read Next Fly Box been downloaded?
4,168 times in total since 2012. See download stats
When was Read Next Fly Box last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 24, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Read Next Fly Box compatible with the latest WordPress?
Read Next Fly Box’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Read Next Fly Box still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Read Next Fly Box have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Read Next Fly Box?
The plugins most like Read Next Fly Box, by the tags they share, are Further Reading (fewer than 10), Read More Excerpt Link (3K+) and Cresta Posts Box (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | bemcapaz |
| First released | May 24, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 24, 2012 |
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