StartBox Easy Hooks
v1.1by Michael Beckwith · updated 13 years ago
Easily hook content in Startbox Theme Framework.
- Rank
- #46,232
- Down6,763 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,571 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
StartBox Easy Hooks at a glance
StartBox Easy Hooks is a WordPress plugin by Michael Beckwith with 10+ active installs, the #46,232 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1 came out on Apr 30, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 16 plugins tagged “functions”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | StartBox Easy Hooks |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#46,232 · down 8,392 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #46,232 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #39,469 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,067 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,390 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #36,167 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #42,189 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,639 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #38,822 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,148 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,999 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,292 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #37,840 |
Growth %
Average -1.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -20.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
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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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 27, 2012
- Last updated
- Apr 30, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about StartBox Easy Hooks
How many websites use StartBox Easy Hooks?
StartBox Easy Hooks 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 #46,232 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has StartBox Easy Hooks been downloaded?
2,571 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was StartBox Easy Hooks last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Apr 30, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is StartBox Easy Hooks compatible with the latest WordPress?
StartBox Easy Hooks’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 StartBox Easy Hooks 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 StartBox Easy Hooks have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to StartBox Easy Hooks?
The plugins most like StartBox Easy Hooks, by the tags they share, are WPS Child Theme Generator (6K+), Child Theme Configurator (300K+) and Easy Theme and Plugin Upgrades (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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 | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | Michael Beckwith |
| First released | Dec 27, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2013 |
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