Son of Clippy
v0.1.0by Steve Grunwell · updated 12 years ago
Add "fun" animated characters to your WordPress edit screens!
- Rank
- #47,658
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,322 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Son of Clippy at a glance
Son of Clippy is a WordPress plugin by Steve Grunwell with 10+ active installs, the #47,658 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 0.1.0 came out on Dec 18, 2014, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 3 plugins tagged “Nostalgia”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Son of Clippy |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#47,658 · down 4,975 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,658 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,056 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #41,600 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,635 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,547 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #37,213 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,304 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,683 |
Growth %
Average -1.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -14.29% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 30, 2014
- Last updated
- Dec 18, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Son of Clippy
How many websites use Son of Clippy?
Son of Clippy 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 #47,658 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Son of Clippy been downloaded?
2,322 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Son of Clippy last updated?
Version 0.1.0 came out on Dec 18, 2014 (11 years ago).
Is Son of Clippy compatible with the latest WordPress?
Son of Clippy’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Son of Clippy still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Son of Clippy have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Son of Clippy?
The plugins most like Son of Clippy, by the tags they share, are G33Z3R Birthday Song & Retro Music Widgets (fewer than 10).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 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 | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | Steve Grunwell |
| First released | Nov 30, 2014 |
| Version | 0.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 18, 2014 |
Alternatives to Son of Clippy
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