Sunrise
v2.0.0by Vova · updated 13 years ago
Plugin framework, that was designed to speed up plugin deployment and development
- Rank
- #40,150
- Up1,340 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.9K
- 3,857 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Sunrise at a glance
Sunrise is a WordPress plugin by Vova with 10+ active installs, the #40,150 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 2.0.0 came out on Aug 8, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 51 plugins tagged “framework”, it ranks #18. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#40,150 · up 5,343 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,150 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,490 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #44,836 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #43,388 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,969 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,926 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #36,473 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #41,018 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #42,522 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,493 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 13, 2013
- Last updated
- Aug 8, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Sunrise
How many websites use Sunrise?
Sunrise 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 #40,150 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Sunrise been downloaded?
3,857 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Sunrise last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Aug 8, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Sunrise compatible with the latest WordPress?
Sunrise’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Sunrise 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 Sunrise have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Sunrise?
The plugins most like Sunrise, by the tags they share, are Redux Framework (900K+), Core Framework (10K+) and Gantry 5 Framework (7K+). 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 | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.9K |
| Author | Vova |
| First released | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 8, 2013 |
Alternatives to Sunrise
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Redux Framework
by David Anderson / Team Updraft
Redux is a simple, truly extensible, and fully responsive options framework for WordPress themes and plugins. It ships with an integrated demo.
- Rank
- #70
- Installs
- 900K+
- 4.4
Core Framework
by Core Framework
Build and manage a portable CSS framework and design system directly inside WordPress.
- Rank
- #1,422
- Installs
- 10K+
- 5.0

Gantry 5 Framework
by Gantry
Gantry is a comprehensive set of building blocks to enable the rapid development and realization of a design into a flexible and powerful web platform
- Rank
- #2,596
- Installs
- 7K+
- 4.6
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