Sk XKCD Widget
v1.2by skipstorm · updated 17 years ago
This plugin displays in a widget the latest image from XKCD.
- Rank
- –
- No change yet
- Active installs
- Fewer than 10
- As WordPress.org reports it
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,582 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Sk XKCD Widget at a glance
Sk XKCD Widget is a WordPress plugin by skipstorm with fewer than 10 active installs. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Jan 14, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats23 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Sk XKCD Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
Rank over time
Growth %
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Sk XKCD Widget ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
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.
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 12, 2010
- Last updated
- Jan 14, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Sk XKCD Widget
How many websites use Sk XKCD Widget?
Sk XKCD Widget is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it.
How many times has Sk XKCD Widget been downloaded?
1,582 times in total since 2010. See download stats
When was Sk XKCD Widget last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Jan 14, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Sk XKCD Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Sk XKCD Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 Sk XKCD Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Sk XKCD Widget have?
No one has reviewed Sk XKCD Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Sk XKCD Widget?
The plugins most like Sk XKCD Widget, by the tags they share, are Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+), Custom Sidebars (100K+) and Image Widget (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | skipstorm |
| First released | Jan 12, 2010 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 14, 2010 |
Alternatives to Sk XKCD Widget
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
Black Studio TinyMCE Widget
by Black Studio
The visual editor widget for WordPress.
- Rank
- #236
- Installs
- 200K+
- 4.8

Custom Sidebars
by WebFactory
Flexible sidebars for custom classic widget configurations on any page or post. Create custom sidebars with ease!
- Rank
- #449
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.7

Image Widget
by Nexcess
A simple image widget that uses the native WordPress media manager to add image widgets to your site.
- Rank
- #398
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.9

Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails
by Kybernetik Services
List the most recent posts with post titles, thumbnails, excerpts, authors, categories, dates and more!
- Rank
- #353
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.8
PHP Code Widget
by Samuel Wood (Otto)
Like the Text widget, but also allows working PHP code to be inserted.
- Rank
- #573
- Installs
- 70K+
- 4.7

Fixed Widget and Sticky Elements for WordPress
by monetizemore
More attention and a higher ad performance with fixed sticky widgets.
- Rank
- #575
- Installs
- 70K+
- 4.7
Side by side:Sk XKCD Widget vs Black Studio TinyMCE WidgetSk XKCD Widget vs Custom SidebarsSk XKCD Widget vs Image Widget
More by skipstorm
See everything by skipstormOther plugins from this author in our catalog.
Sk Latest Post Widget
by skipstorm
This plugins adds a widget with the latest posts from your forum.
- Rank
- #48,479
- Installs
- 10+
Sk Multi Tag
by skipstorm
This plugin adds a tag cloud widget where you can select multiple tags at once.
- Rank
- #30,800
- Installs
- 10+
SK Multi User Ads
by skipstorm
Displays user ads on their own articles.
- Rank
- –
- Installs
- Fewer than 10