Simple Shortcode Similar Post
v1.5.0by ryokurosu · updated 8 years ago
This is a better way to view similar post.
- Rank
- #48,283
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.7K
- 1,686 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Shortcode Similar Post at a glance
Simple Shortcode Similar Post is a WordPress plugin by ryokurosu with 10+ active installs, the #48,283 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 1.5.0 came out on Dec 16, 2018, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.0.0. Among the 10 plugins tagged “similar”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Shortcode Similar Post |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -21.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#48,283 · down 7,076 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #48,283 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #35,391 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,018 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #40,380 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #37,874 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,149 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #41,207 |
Growth %
Average -1.99% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.29% |
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
- 1.5.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.5
- Tested up to
- 5.0.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 12, 2018
- Last updated
- Dec 16, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Shortcode Similar Post
How many websites use Simple Shortcode Similar Post?
Simple Shortcode Similar Post 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 #48,283 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Shortcode Similar Post been downloaded?
1,686 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Simple Shortcode Similar Post last updated?
Version 1.5.0 came out on Dec 16, 2018 (7 years ago).
Is Simple Shortcode Similar Post compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Shortcode Similar Post’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.0.0, 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 Shortcode Similar Post still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Shortcode Similar Post have?
No one has reviewed Simple Shortcode Similar Post on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Shortcode Similar Post?
The plugins most like Simple Shortcode Similar Post, by the tags they share, are Post Type Switcher (200K+), Post Duplicator (200K+) and Contextual Related Posts (50K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.7K |
| Author | ryokurosu |
| First released | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Version | 1.5.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 16, 2018 |
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