Simple Subtitles
v2.1.1by Jonathan Desrosiers · updated 10 years ago
Define a subtitle on any post, page, or custom post type.
- Rank
- #24,447
- Down82 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 33
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.7K
- 8,739 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Subtitles at a glance
Simple Subtitles is a WordPress plugin by Jonathan Desrosiers with 30+ active installs, the #24,447 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.1.1 came out on May 10, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 15 plugins tagged “subtitles”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats97 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Subtitles |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 33 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
Rank over time
#24,447 · down 356 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,447 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,365 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,286 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,365 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,322 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,567 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,609 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,148 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,091 |
Growth %
Average -0.27% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.94% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 11, 2016
- Last updated
- May 10, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Subtitles
How many websites use Simple Subtitles?
Simple Subtitles is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,447 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Subtitles been downloaded?
8,739 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Simple Subtitles last updated?
Version 2.1.1 came out on May 10, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Simple Subtitles compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Subtitles’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Subtitles 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 Subtitles have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Subtitles?
The plugins most like Simple Subtitles, by the tags they share, are Subtitles (3K+), Widget Subtitles (100+) and Post Promoter Pro (fewer than 10). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 33 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 8.7K |
| Author | Jonathan Desrosiers |
| First released | Apr 11, 2016 |
| Version | 2.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 10, 2016 |
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Widget Subtitles
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AI-generated subtitles for videos on website, with an analytics dashboard covering usage, languages, and plans.
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- #73,028
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