SandyWP Cloner
v4.8.5by SandyWP · updated 19 days ago
Clone this WordPress site into a fresh, disposable SandyWP sandbox: database, themes, plugins and media, in one click, in the background.
- Rank
- #31,215
- Up127 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 555
- 555 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SandyWP Cloner at a glance
SandyWP Cloner is a WordPress plugin by SandyWP with 10+ active installs, the #31,215 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 4.8.5 came out on Oct 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 10 plugins tagged “sandbox”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SandyWP Cloner |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#31,215 · up 2,127 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #31,215 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,342 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #31,313 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #31,861 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #31,082 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,005 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #34,674 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,875 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,164 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #34,060 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #33,342 |
Growth %
Average -0.47% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.88% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.org- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.8100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.8.5
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 22, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SandyWP Cloner
How many websites use SandyWP Cloner?
SandyWP Cloner 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 #31,215 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SandyWP Cloner been downloaded?
555 times in total since 2026.
When was SandyWP Cloner last updated?
Version 4.8.5 came out on Oct 20, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Is SandyWP Cloner compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is SandyWP Cloner still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SandyWP Cloner have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to SandyWP Cloner?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 555 |
| Author | SandyWP |
| First released | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Version | 4.8.5 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
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