Route ‑ Shipping Protection
v2.4.23by Route · updated 3 days ago
One-Click Shipping Protection
- Rank
- #9,253
- Down71 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 473
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 65.2K
- 65,150 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 24 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Route ‑ Shipping Protection at a glance
Route ‑ Shipping Protection is a WordPress plugin by Route with 400+ active installs, the #9,253 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 43 times, 34% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 24 reviews. Version 2.4.23 came out on Nov 4, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 20 plugins tagged “route”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.3K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Route ‑ Shipping Protection |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 266 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 87 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 295 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 28 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 473 · -12.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 473 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 475 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 518 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 518 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 526 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 514 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 527 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 515 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 534 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 526 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 546 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 539 |
Rank over time
#9,253 · down 298 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,253 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,182 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,118 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,116 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,016 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,155 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,010 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,140 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,944 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,075 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,961 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,955 |
Growth %
Average -1.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -4.15% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.52% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.47% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -3.56% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.52% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -3.66% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +1.30% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #9116 → #9253Installs 500+ → 400+
- Released 2.4.23 (was 2.4.22)
- So far:Rank #9155 → #9253Installs 500+ → 400+
- Released 2.4.22 (was 2.4.21)
- Rank #8961 → #9118
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.491%
- v2.29.5%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★24 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4.23
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Aug 29, 2019
- Last updated
- Nov 4, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Route ‑ Shipping Protection
How many websites use Route ‑ Shipping Protection?
Route ‑ Shipping Protection is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,253 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Route ‑ Shipping Protection been downloaded?
65,150 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 43 times. See download stats
When was Route ‑ Shipping Protection last updated?
Version 2.4.23 came out on Nov 4, 2026 (3 days ago).
Is Route ‑ Shipping Protection compatible with the latest WordPress?
Route ‑ Shipping Protection’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 Route ‑ Shipping Protection still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Route ‑ Shipping Protection have?
4.3 out of 5 from 24 reviews on WordPress.org. 79% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Route ‑ Shipping Protection?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
24 reviews
- 5 stars: 19 reviews, 79%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 8%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 79%4–5★
- Mixed
- 4%3★
- Critical
- 17%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 473 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 24 |
| Total downloads | 65.2K |
| Author | Route |
| First released | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Version | 2.4.23 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Nov 4, 2026 |
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