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Separator Widget

v1.0.2

by Daniel Ostman · updated 10 years ago

A widget that inserts a horizontal rule or a custom div.

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Rank
#12,225
Down11 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 236
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
8.8K
8,814 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~17d

Separator Widget at a glance

Separator Widget is a WordPress plugin by Daniel Ostman with 200+ active installs, the #12,225 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Dec 8, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 7 plugins tagged “separator”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

109 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Separator Widget Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.05Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateSeparator Widget
Nov 7, 20263
Nov 6, 20267
Nov 5, 20263
Nov 4, 20264
Nov 3, 20267
Nov 2, 20269
Nov 1, 20268
Oct 31, 20264
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20267
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20265
Oct 9, 20264

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 236 · -4.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.240245Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026236
Nov 7, 2026236
Nov 5, 2026236
Nov 4, 2026237
Nov 3, 2026237
Nov 2, 2026237
Nov 1, 2026237
Oct 31, 2026237
Oct 30, 2026237
Oct 29, 2026236
Oct 28, 2026237
Oct 27, 2026246

Rank over time

#12,225 · down 41 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#12.2K#12.2K#12.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#12,225
Nov 7, 2026#12,214
Nov 6, 2026#12,208
Nov 5, 2026#12,211
Nov 4, 2026#12,178
Nov 3, 2026#12,189
Nov 2, 2026#12,186
Nov 1, 2026#12,185
Oct 31, 2026#12,183
Oct 30, 2026#12,181
Oct 29, 2026#12,204
Oct 28, 2026#12,205
Oct 27, 2026#12,184

Growth %

Average -0.35% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-0.42%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+0.42%
Oct 29, 2026-0.42%
Oct 28, 2026-3.66%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #12205 → #12211Downloads +60%
    • Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39

Versions in use

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

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

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

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.2
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
4.7.39
Requires PHP
–
First released
Nov 12, 2013
Last updated
Dec 8, 2016
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Separator Widget

How many websites use Separator Widget?

Separator Widget 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 #12,225 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Separator Widget been downloaded?

8,814 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Separator Widget last updated?

Version 1.0.2 came out on Dec 8, 2016 (9 years ago).

Is Separator Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?

Separator Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Separator Widget still maintained?

Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Separator Widget have?

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

What are the best alternatives to Separator Widget?

The plugins most like Separator Widget, by the tags they share, are Custom Sidebars (100K+), Image Widget (100K+) and Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails (100K+). 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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Separator Widget
Estimated installs≈ 236
Reported installs200+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads8.8K
AuthorDaniel Ostman
First releasedNov 12, 2013
Version1.0.2
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 8, 2016

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