Shift8 Modal
v1.3by shift8 · updated 6 years ago
Plugin that allows you to integrate AnimatedModal library in order to create full screen modal flyout windows.
- Rank
- #40,735
- Up6,826 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,452 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shift8 Modal at a glance
Shift8 Modal is a WordPress plugin by shift8 with 10+ active installs, the #40,735 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3 came out on Oct 13, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.5.24. Among the 3 plugins tagged “flyout”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shift8 Modal |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#40,735 · down 839 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #40,735 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,561 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #35,188 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,771 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #43,468 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,540 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,397 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,253 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #36,732 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #48,174 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #39,896 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -21.43% |
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- Rank #39896 → #43468
- Tested up to 5.5.23 → 5.5.24
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 5.5.24
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 17, 2016
- Last updated
- Oct 13, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shift8 Modal
How many websites use Shift8 Modal?
Shift8 Modal 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 #40,735 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shift8 Modal been downloaded?
2,452 times in total since 2016.
When was Shift8 Modal last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Oct 13, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Shift8 Modal compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shift8 Modal’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.5.24, 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 Shift8 Modal still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Shift8 Modal have?
No one has reviewed Shift8 Modal on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Shift8 Modal?
The plugins most like Shift8 Modal, by the tags they share, are Modal Guten Block (2K+), Modal Builder Block (700+) and Modal Dialog (500+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | shift8 |
| First released | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
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