Simplicy post view
v2.1by fred91 · updated 10 years ago
viewed Requires at least: 3.0 Tested up to: 4.6 Stable tag: 0.07 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.
- Rank
- #24,085
- Up101 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.7K
- 10,744 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simplicy post view at a glance
Simplicy post view is a WordPress plugin by fred91 with 30+ active installs, the #24,085 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.1 came out on Aug 19, 2016, more than 10 years ago. Among the 24 plugins tagged “custom posts”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats54 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simplicy post view |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
Rank over time
#24,085 · down 270 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #24,085 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,186 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,157 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,202 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,009 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,998 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,054 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,092 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,031 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,850 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,815 |
Growth %
Average -0.26% 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| 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★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- –
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 22, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 19, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simplicy post view
How many websites use Simplicy post view?
Simplicy post view 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 #24,085 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simplicy post view been downloaded?
10,744 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Simplicy post view last updated?
Version 2.1 came out on Aug 19, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Simplicy post view 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 Simplicy post view have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simplicy post view?
The plugins most like Simplicy post view, by the tags they share, are Recent Posts by Category Widget (4K+), Category Sticky Post (3K+) and Post Type Switcher (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 10.7K |
| Author | fred91 |
| First released | Jun 22, 2011 |
| Version | 2.1 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 19, 2016 |
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