Simple Google +1 Button
v1.3by Bainternet · updated 15 years ago
This Plugin lets you add the new Google +1 button to your site or blog.
- Rank
- #46,249
- Down6,763 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.9K
- 4,850 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Google +1 Button at a glance
Simple Google +1 Button is a WordPress plugin by Bainternet with 10+ active installs, the #46,249 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3 came out on Jun 8, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “Google button”. 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 stats21 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Google +1 Button |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#46,249 · up 660 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #46,249 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #39,486 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,084 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,405 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #37,933 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,716 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,384 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #37,870 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,630 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #35,308 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,462 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,909 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +16.67% |
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.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.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9.2
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 3, 2011
- Last updated
- Jun 8, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Google +1 Button
How many websites use Simple Google +1 Button?
Simple Google +1 Button 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 #46,249 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Google +1 Button been downloaded?
4,850 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Simple Google +1 Button last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Jun 8, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Simple Google +1 Button compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Google +1 Button’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 Google +1 Button still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Google +1 Button have?
No one has reviewed Simple Google +1 Button on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Google +1 Button?
The plugins most like Simple Google +1 Button, by the tags they share, are Forget About Shortcode Buttons (20K+), jQuery Pin It Button for Images (10K+) and Custom Add To Cart Button for WooCommerce (9K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.9K |
| Author | Bainternet |
| First released | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.9.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 8, 2011 |
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