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ScanCircle

v2.9.3

by Arnoud Klaren · updated 1 month ago

Shortcode handler for the scan widget on ScanCircle partner websites.

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Rank
#20,252
Up87 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 56
50+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.5K
6,489 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 60+ · ETA unknown

ScanCircle at a glance

ScanCircle is a WordPress plugin by Arnoud Klaren with 50+ active installs, the #20,252 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 2.9.3 came out on Sep 25, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 28 plugins tagged “scan”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

102 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
ScanCircle Compare series
Downloads over time: 23 days across 1 series.510Oct 10Oct 14Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 28Nov 1Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateScanCircle
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 20265
Oct 30, 20263
Oct 29, 20264
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20265
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20264
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20263
Oct 19, 20267
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20263
Oct 15, 20265
Oct 14, 20268
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 56 · -8.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.565860Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202656
Nov 8, 202656
Nov 7, 202656
Nov 5, 202656
Nov 4, 202656
Nov 3, 202656
Nov 2, 202656
Nov 1, 202656
Oct 31, 202657
Oct 30, 202657
Oct 29, 202656
Oct 28, 202657
Oct 27, 202661

Rank over time

#20,252 · down 149 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#20.1K#20.2K#20.3K#20.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#20,252
Nov 8, 2026#20,339
Nov 6, 2026#20,279
Nov 5, 2026#20,362
Nov 4, 2026#20,309
Nov 3, 2026#20,316
Nov 2, 2026#20,378
Nov 1, 2026#20,252
Oct 31, 2026#20,082
Oct 30, 2026#20,087
Oct 29, 2026#20,255
Oct 27, 2026#20,103

Growth %

Average -0.66% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-1.75%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+1.79%
Oct 29, 2026-1.75%
Oct 28, 2026-6.56%

Active installs band

50+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.505560Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202650+
Nov 8, 202650+
Nov 7, 202650+
Nov 6, 202650+
Nov 5, 202650+
Nov 4, 202650+
Nov 3, 202650+
Nov 2, 202650+
Nov 1, 202650+
Oct 31, 202650+
Oct 30, 202650+
Oct 29, 202650+
Oct 28, 202650+
Oct 27, 202660+

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Change log

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    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

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

  • v2.9100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.9.3
Requires WordPress
2.5
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 20, 2013
Last updated
Sep 25, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about ScanCircle

How many websites use ScanCircle?

ScanCircle is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,252 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has ScanCircle been downloaded?

6,489 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was ScanCircle last updated?

Version 2.9.3 came out on Sep 25, 2026 (1 month ago).

Is ScanCircle compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Is ScanCircle still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does ScanCircle have?

5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to ScanCircle?

The plugins most like ScanCircle, by the tags they share, are Forget About Shortcode Buttons (20K+), Shortcode Widget (10K+) and Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 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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ScanCircle
Estimated installs≈ 56
Reported installs50+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads6.5K
AuthorArnoud Klaren
First releasedOct 20, 2013
Version2.9.3
Requires WP2.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedSep 25, 2026

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