Orphans
v3.4.6by iworks (Marcin Pietrzak) · updated 1 day ago
Supports the grammar rule for orphan words at the end of a line.
- Rank
- #781
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 51,000
- 50K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 714.7K
- 714,669 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 164 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Orphans at a glance
Orphans is a WordPress plugin by iworks (Marcin Pietrzak) with 50K+ active installs, the #781 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 139 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 164 reviews. Version 3.4.6 came out on Nov 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. It leads the 11 plugins tagged “Czech”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats2.3K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Orphans |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 171 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 259 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 181 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 122 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 106 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 59 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 51,385 · +0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 51,385 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 51,392 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 51,382 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 51,418 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 51,469 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 51,395 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 51,434 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 51,442 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 51,385 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 51,385 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 51,417 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 51,329 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 51,374 |
Rank over time
#781 · up 8 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #781 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #781 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #781 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #781 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #782 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #782 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #781 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #782 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #782 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #783 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #784 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #785 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #786 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #786 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #789 |
Growth %
Average +0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.09% |
Active installs band
50K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 50K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #781 → #781
- Released 3.4.6 (was 3.4.5)
- So far:Rank #781 → #781
- Released 3.4.5 (was 3.4.4)
- Rank #786 → #782
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.466%
- v3.29.9%
- v3.37.6%
- v2.76.5%
- Other9.6%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★164 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.4.6
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Feb 16, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Orphans
How many websites use Orphans?
Orphans is active on 50K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #781 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Orphans been downloaded?
714,669 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 139 times. See download stats
When was Orphans last updated?
Version 3.4.6 came out on Nov 7, 2026 (1 day ago). See every release
Is Orphans compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Does Orphans have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Orphans. See its security record
Is Orphans still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 day ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Orphans have?
5.0 out of 5 from 164 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Orphans?
The plugins most like Orphans, by the tags they share, are Orphan Word (50+), WProofreader spell & grammar check plugin for WordPress (4K+) and Perfect Tense (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
164 reviews
- 5 stars: 164 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 | ≈ 51,000 |
| Reported installs | 50K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 164 |
| Total downloads | 714.7K |
| Author | iworks (Marcin Pietrzak) |
| First released | Feb 16, 2011 |
| Version | 3.4.6 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Nov 7, 2026 |
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Perfect Tense is an AI-powered, spelling and grammar corrector. Perfect Tense will automatically detect and fix mistakes, proofread entire blog posts, …
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- #2,776
- Installs
- 6K+
- 5.0
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