Researcher Profiles for ORCID
v1.1.1by lalohao · updated 3 months ago
Fetch, cache and display researcher profiles from the ORCID Public API via shortcodes. No live API calls on page load.
- Rank
- #24,289
- Up117 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 515
- 515 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Researcher Profiles for ORCID at a glance
Researcher Profiles for ORCID is a WordPress plugin by lalohao with 30+ active installs, the #24,289 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.1 came out on Aug 11, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “researcher”. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats93 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Researcher Profiles for ORCID |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · +6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#24,289 · up 661 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #24,289 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,406 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,442 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,370 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,323 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,378 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,599 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,633 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,516 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,747 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,035 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #24,950 |
Growth %
Average +0.43% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +3.03% |
| 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 | +3.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #25035 → #24378
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 18, 2026
- Last updated
- Aug 11, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Researcher Profiles for ORCID
How many websites use Researcher Profiles for ORCID?
Researcher Profiles for ORCID is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,289 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Researcher Profiles for ORCID been downloaded?
515 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Researcher Profiles for ORCID last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Aug 11, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Researcher Profiles for ORCID compatible with the latest WordPress?
Researcher Profiles for ORCID’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.
Is Researcher Profiles for ORCID still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Researcher Profiles for ORCID have?
No one has reviewed Researcher Profiles for ORCID on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Researcher Profiles for ORCID?
The plugins most like Researcher Profiles for ORCID, by the tags they share, are Scholar Sync (10+), Linked Open Profiles (60+) and Wisdom Journal Manager (10+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 515 |
| Author | lalohao |
| First released | May 18, 2026 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
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