Right Now Reloaded
v2.2by Michael Dance · updated 13 years ago
A more relevant and dynamic version of the "Right Now" dashboard widget.
- Rank
- #12,335
- Down6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 232
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.1K
- 8,137 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Right Now Reloaded at a glance
Right Now Reloaded is a WordPress plugin by Michael Dance with 200+ active installs, the #12,335 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.2 came out on Jul 1, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “right now”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats50 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Right Now Reloaded |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 232 · -2.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 231 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 232 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 232 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 231 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 230 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 231 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 238 |
Rank over time
#12,335 · up 49 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,335 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,329 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,311 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,317 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,304 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,326 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,332 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,360 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,353 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,340 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,368 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,400 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,387 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,384 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.94% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 25, 2011
- Last updated
- Jul 1, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Right Now Reloaded
How many websites use Right Now Reloaded?
Right Now Reloaded is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,335 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Right Now Reloaded been downloaded?
8,137 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Right Now Reloaded last updated?
Version 2.2 came out on Jul 1, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Right Now Reloaded compatible with the latest WordPress?
Right Now Reloaded’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Right Now Reloaded still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Right Now Reloaded have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Right Now Reloaded?
The plugins most like Right Now Reloaded, by the tags they share, are Widget Context (30K+), Dashboard Notepad (10K+) and Widget Content Blocks (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 232 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 8.1K |
| Author | Michael Dance |
| First released | May 25, 2011 |
| Version | 2.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 1, 2013 |
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