Simple PDF bar
v1.0.2by andreasbutze · updated 11 years ago
Adds a lead generation bar to the top or bottom of your pdf documents
- Rank
- #43,621
- Down3,286 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,667 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple PDF bar at a glance
Simple PDF bar is a WordPress plugin by andreasbutze with 10+ active installs, the #43,621 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Jun 8, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 8 plugins tagged “generation”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple PDF bar |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#43,621 · up 1,414 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #43,621 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,335 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,983 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,522 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #40,813 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,143 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,035 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 2, 2015
- Last updated
- Jun 8, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple PDF bar
How many websites use Simple PDF bar?
Simple PDF bar 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 #43,621 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple PDF bar been downloaded?
2,667 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Simple PDF bar last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Jun 8, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Simple PDF bar compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple PDF bar’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 PDF bar 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 Simple PDF bar have?
No one has reviewed Simple PDF bar on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple PDF bar?
The plugins most like Simple PDF bar, by the tags they share, are PDF Embedder (300K+), PDF Invoices & Packing Slips for WooCommerce (300K+) and Simple Banner (50K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | andreasbutze |
| First released | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 8, 2015 |
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