Simplified Content
v1.0.1by Lucien Taylor · updated 10 years ago
A plugin which generates alternative 'simplified' content for a given set of browsers. Useful legacy browser support and intranet systems.
- Rank
- #36,136
- Up2,171 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.7K
- 1,688 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simplified Content at a glance
Simplified Content is a WordPress plugin by Lucien Taylor with 10+ active installs, the #36,136 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 1.0.1 came out on Apr 19, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 25 plugins tagged “internet explorer”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats67 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simplified Content |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#36,136 · up 5,438 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #36,136 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #38,307 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,146 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,949 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,235 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,620 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #38,994 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #41,574 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.3.1
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 4, 2015
- Last updated
- Apr 19, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simplified Content
How many websites use Simplified Content?
Simplified Content 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 #36,136 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simplified Content been downloaded?
1,688 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Simplified Content last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Apr 19, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Simplified Content compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simplified Content’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 Simplified Content 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 Simplified Content have?
No one has reviewed Simplified Content on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simplified Content?
The plugins most like Simplified Content, by the tags they share, are Soro (10K+), WP Content Copy Protection with Color Design (5K+) and Insert Blocks Before or After Posts Content (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.7K |
| Author | Lucien Taylor |
| First released | Dec 4, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 19, 2016 |
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