Simple String Manager
v2.0.2by Gioowp · updated 10 years ago
Manage strings/words from admin panel; Use as string translator at multilanguage sites;
- Rank
- #39,196
- Up1,376 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,161 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple String Manager at a glance
Simple String Manager is a WordPress plugin by Gioowp with 10+ active installs, the #39,196 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 67% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.0.2 came out on Mar 30, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 9 plugins tagged “string”, it ranks #4. 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 stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple String Manager |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -6.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#39,196 · down 4,406 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #39,196 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #40,572 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #43,712 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #35,754 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #42,533 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #35,728 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #34,790 |
Growth %
Average -0.63% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
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.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 21, 2014
- Last updated
- Mar 30, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple String Manager
How many websites use Simple String Manager?
Simple String Manager 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 #39,196 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple String Manager been downloaded?
4,161 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Simple String Manager last updated?
Version 2.0.2 came out on Mar 30, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Simple String Manager compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple String Manager’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 String Manager still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple String Manager have?
4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple String Manager?
The plugins most like Simple String Manager, by the tags they share, are Allow Word/Powerpoint/Excel file uploads (200+), DocxToPost (100+) and Word Count Analysis (40+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | Gioowp |
| First released | Mar 21, 2014 |
| Version | 2.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 30, 2016 |
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