Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim
v1.2.1by Maciej · updated 1 year ago
Classic retro Snake game embedded via shortcode. Built with canvas and pure JavaScript.
- Rank
- #18,587
- Down47 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 74
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,401 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim at a glance
Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim is a WordPress plugin by Maciej with 70+ active installs, the #18,587 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.1 came out on May 5, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 12 plugins tagged “retro”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats88 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 74 · -9.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 82 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 82 |
Rank over time
#18,587 · down 466 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #18,587 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,540 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,356 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,051 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,993 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,914 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,901 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,949 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,050 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,156 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,104 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,067 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,119 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,144 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,121 |
Growth %
Average -0.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | -2.63% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.17% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.25% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.90% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -4.94% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.22% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.24% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.22% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18144 → #17914
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Apr 28, 2025
- Last updated
- May 5, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim
How many websites use Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim?
Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,587 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim been downloaded?
1,401 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on May 5, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim compatible with the latest WordPress?
Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim have?
No one has reviewed Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim?
The plugins most like Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim, by the tags they share, are Retro Game Emulator (200+), Classic Menu in Navigation Block (2K+) and Dinosaur Game (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 74 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | Maciej |
| First released | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | May 5, 2025 |
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