Sticky Element
v1.3.5by Youdaman · updated 7 years ago
Prevent elements scrolling off pages!
- Rank
- #12,295
- Down7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 233
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 17.8K
- 17,752 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Sticky Element at a glance
Sticky Element is a WordPress plugin by Youdaman with 200+ active installs, the #12,295 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 1.3.5 came out on Jan 26, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 21 plugins tagged “fixed”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats69 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Sticky Element |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 233 · +0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 234 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 227 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 234 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 234 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 227 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 227 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 235 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 232 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 227 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 232 |
Rank over time
#12,295 · up 225 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,295 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,288 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,288 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,319 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,508 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,276 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,285 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,490 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,259 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,333 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,528 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,520 |
Growth %
Average +0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.20% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.99% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.08% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -3.40% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +2.20% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.15% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.org- Rank #12528 → #12319
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 19, 2012
- Last updated
- Jan 26, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Sticky Element
How many websites use Sticky Element?
Sticky Element is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,295 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Sticky Element been downloaded?
17,752 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Sticky Element last updated?
Version 1.3.5 came out on Jan 26, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Sticky Element compatible with the latest WordPress?
Sticky Element’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 Sticky Element still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Sticky Element have?
3.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 58% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Sticky Element?
The plugins most like Sticky Element, by the tags they share, are Catch Sticky Menu (1K+), Admin Sticky Sidebar (900+) and Sticky Header (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 reviews, 58%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 233 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 17.8K |
| Author | Youdaman |
| First released | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Version | 1.3.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 26, 2019 |
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