Show Widget Area Names (SWAN)
v1.0.18by Amplitude Design · updated 11 years ago
Plugin to show the widget area names on non-admin pages and posts. This adds the title to widget $params['before_widget'].
- Rank
- #22,766
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 42
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4K
- 4,015 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Show Widget Area Names (SWAN) at a glance
Show Widget Area Names (SWAN) is a WordPress plugin by Amplitude Design with 40+ active installs, the #22,766 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.18 came out on Feb 10, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 576 plugins tagged “widgets”, it ranks #227. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Show Widget Area Names (SWAN) |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| 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
≈ 42 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 43 |
Rank over time
#22,766 · down 209 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,766 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,724 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,815 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,814 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,745 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,613 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,564 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,504 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,446 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,557 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.18
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4.1
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 12, 2012
- Last updated
- Feb 10, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Show Widget Area Names (SWAN)
How many websites use Show Widget Area Names (SWAN)?
Show Widget Area Names (SWAN) is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,766 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Show Widget Area Names (SWAN) been downloaded?
4,015 times in total since 2012.
When was Show Widget Area Names (SWAN) last updated?
Version 1.0.18 came out on Feb 10, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Show Widget Area Names (SWAN) compatible with the latest WordPress?
Show Widget Area Names (SWAN)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Show Widget Area Names (SWAN) still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Show Widget Area Names (SWAN) have?
4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Show Widget Area Names (SWAN)?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 42 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 4K |
| Author | Amplitude Design |
| First released | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.18 |
| Requires WP | 3.4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 10, 2015 |
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