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StackTack

v1.2.1

by Nathan Osman · updated 14 years ago

StackTack is a JavaScript widget that displays questions from Stack Exchange sites.

Rank
#42,275
Down2,118 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 13
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.3K
2,322 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

StackTack at a glance

StackTack is a WordPress plugin by Nathan Osman with 10+ active installs, the #42,275 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2.1 came out on Dec 1, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 22 plugins tagged “question”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

28 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0123Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateStackTack
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20261
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20260
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.121314Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202613
Nov 7, 202614
Nov 5, 202612
Nov 4, 202612
Nov 3, 202612
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202612
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 202614
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202612

Rank over time

#42,275 · up 5,169 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#42,275
Nov 7, 2026#40,157
Nov 5, 2026#45,550
Nov 3, 2026#45,467
Nov 2, 2026#42,091
Oct 31, 2026#46,275
Oct 30, 2026#41,584
Oct 29, 2026#39,523
Oct 27, 2026#47,444

Growth %

Average +0.67% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-7.14%
Nov 7, 2026+8.33%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-14.29%
Nov 2, 2026+16.67%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-14.29%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026+16.67%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.2100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2.1
Requires WordPress
3.3
Tested up to
3.4.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Mar 19, 2012
Last updated
Dec 1, 2012
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about StackTack

How many websites use StackTack?

StackTack 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 #42,275 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has StackTack been downloaded?

2,322 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was StackTack last updated?

Version 1.2.1 came out on Dec 1, 2012 (13 years ago).

Is StackTack compatible with the latest WordPress?

StackTack’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 StackTack still maintained?

Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does StackTack have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to StackTack?

The plugins most like StackTack, by the tags they share, are Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+), WP Editor Widget (9K+) and Classic Widgets (2M+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews

Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 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≈ 13
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads2.3K
AuthorNathan Osman
First releasedMar 19, 2012
Version1.2.1
Requires WP3.3
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 1, 2012

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