Simple Flickr Set
v1.0by claremontmckennacollege · updated 12 years ago
A wordpress plugin for embedding simple slideshows from Flickr photosets.
- Rank
- #47,152
- Down2,285 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.2K
- 2,209 all-time
- Rating
- 3.5/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Flickr Set at a glance
Simple Flickr Set is a WordPress plugin by claremontmckennacollege with 10+ active installs, the #47,152 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Sep 9, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 85 plugins tagged “flickr”, it ranks #61. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Flickr Set |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#47,152 · down 11,881 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,152 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,867 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #37,943 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,015 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,920 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,135 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,074 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,845 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,394 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,971 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #35,271 |
Growth %
Average -2.37% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -25.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.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
3.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 18, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 9, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Flickr Set
How many websites use Simple Flickr Set?
Simple Flickr Set 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 #47,152 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Flickr Set been downloaded?
2,209 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Simple Flickr Set last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Sep 9, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Simple Flickr Set compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Flickr Set’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Simple Flickr Set still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Flickr Set have?
3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Flickr Set?
The plugins most like Simple Flickr Set, by the tags they share, are Slideshow (1K+), Photonic Gallery & Lightbox for Flickr, SmugMug & Others (10K+) and Meks Simple Flickr Widget (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.5
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 50%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 3.5 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.2K |
| Author | claremontmckennacollege |
| First released | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 9, 2014 |
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