Retina Stripper
v1.4by David Favor · updated 10 years ago
For now only occurrences of the retina.js script are dequeue + deregister.
- Rank
- #46,088
- Down1,216 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,129 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Retina Stripper at a glance
Retina Stripper is a WordPress plugin by David Favor with 10+ active installs, the #46,088 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.4 came out on May 18, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 15 plugins tagged “retina”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats20 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Retina Stripper |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#46,088 · down 67 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,088 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #44,872 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,710 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #38,862 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,100 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,127 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #40,487 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,198 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,568 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,842 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,021 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -10.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v1.4100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 18, 2016
- Last updated
- May 18, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Retina Stripper
How many websites use Retina Stripper?
Retina Stripper 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 #46,088 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Retina Stripper been downloaded?
2,129 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Retina Stripper last updated?
Version 1.4 came out on May 18, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Retina Stripper compatible with the latest WordPress?
Retina Stripper’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Retina Stripper still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Retina Stripper have?
No one has reviewed Retina Stripper on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Retina Stripper?
The plugins most like Retina Stripper, by the tags they share, are Speed Optimizer (1M+), Jetpack Boost (200K+) and 10Web Booster (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | David Favor |
| First released | May 18, 2016 |
| Version | 1.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 18, 2016 |
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