Simple PHP Info
v1.0.4by Josh Mckibbin · updated 1 year ago
Displays the phpinfo() table in the WordPress dashboard and creates a shortcode for use in posts and pages.
- Rank
- #13,660
- Down109 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 159
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.8K
- 4,760 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple PHP Info at a glance
Simple PHP Info is a WordPress plugin by Josh Mckibbin with 100+ active installs, the #13,660 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 29% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.4 came out on Apr 28, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 10 plugins tagged “phpinfo()”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats177 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple PHP Info |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 159 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 159 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 162 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 159 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 160 |
Rank over time
#13,660 · up 61 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,660 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,551 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,568 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,586 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,636 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,565 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,528 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,547 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,537 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,663 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,639 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,734 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,721 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.24% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.24% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.63% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13734 → #13586Downloads -20%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 5.9
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 19, 2022
- Last updated
- Apr 28, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple PHP Info
How many websites use Simple PHP Info?
Simple PHP Info is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,660 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple PHP Info been downloaded?
4,760 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Simple PHP Info last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Apr 28, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Simple PHP Info compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple PHP Info’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 PHP Info still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple PHP Info have?
No one has reviewed Simple PHP Info on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple PHP Info?
The plugins most like Simple PHP Info, by the tags they share, are PHP Server Info (200+), PHP Compatibility Checker (200K+) and PHP Code Widget (70K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 159 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.8K |
| Author | Josh Mckibbin |
| First released | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 5.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Apr 28, 2025 |
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