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Safe Function Call

v1.4

by Scott Reilly · updated 1 year ago

Safely and easily call functions that may not be available (such as those provided by a plugin that gets deactivated)

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Rank
#48,260
Down3,607 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 11
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.3K
5,255 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

Safe Function Call at a glance

Safe Function Call is a WordPress plugin by Scott Reilly with 10+ active installs, the #48,260 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.4 came out on Apr 14, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 13 plugins tagged “function”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2009.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

39 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Safe Function Call Compare series
Downloads over time: 21 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 12Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateSafe Function Call
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20264
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 11 · -21.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1214Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202611
Nov 7, 202613
Nov 5, 202612
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 202611
Nov 1, 202613
Oct 31, 202613
Oct 30, 202613
Oct 29, 202612
Oct 28, 202615
Oct 27, 202614

Rank over time

#48,260 · down 5,026 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#35K#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#48,260
Nov 7, 2026#44,653
Nov 6, 2026#35,787
Nov 5, 2026#45,920
Nov 4, 2026#38,712
Nov 2, 2026#48,280
Oct 30, 2026#44,172
Oct 29, 2026#45,595
Oct 28, 2026#36,856
Oct 27, 2026#43,234

Growth %

Average -1.99% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-15.38%
Nov 7, 2026+4.17%
Nov 5, 2026-14.29%
Nov 4, 2026+27.27%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-15.38%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+8.33%
Oct 29, 2026-20.00%
Oct 28, 2026+7.14%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #36856 → #45920
    • Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.2100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.4
Requires WordPress
1.5
Tested up to
6.8.12
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jun 11, 2009
Last updated
Apr 14, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Safe Function Call

How many websites use Safe Function Call?

Safe Function Call 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 #48,260 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Safe Function Call been downloaded?

5,255 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was Safe Function Call last updated?

Version 1.4 came out on Apr 14, 2025 (1 year ago).

Is Safe Function Call compatible with the latest WordPress?

Safe Function Call’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Safe Function Call still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Safe Function Call have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Safe Function Call?

The plugins most like Safe Function Call, by the tags they share, are Safe Mode (100+).

Latest reviews

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Review 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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Safe Function Call
Estimated installs≈ 11
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads5.3K
AuthorScott Reilly
First releasedJun 11, 2009
Version1.4
Requires WP1.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 14, 2025

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