Switch Core
v2.1by ThemesGrove · updated 7 years ago
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- Rank
- #16,906
- Up43 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 96
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.6K
- 5,581 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Switch Core at a glance
Switch Core is a WordPress plugin by ThemesGrove with 90+ active installs, the #16,906 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.1 came out on Nov 18, 2019, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.0. Among the 10 plugins tagged “translation ready”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats53 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Switch Core |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 96 · -1.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 97 |
Rank over time
#16,906 · up 14 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,906 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,949 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,947 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,919 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,948 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,923 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,884 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,889 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,908 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,924 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,943 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,958 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,920 |
Growth %
Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.05% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.52% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.05% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.05% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.06% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
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.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.3.0
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- May 2, 2018
- Last updated
- Nov 18, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Switch Core
How many websites use Switch Core?
Switch Core is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,906 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Switch Core been downloaded?
5,581 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Switch Core last updated?
Version 2.1 came out on Nov 18, 2019 (6 years ago).
Is Switch Core compatible with the latest WordPress?
Switch Core’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.0, 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 Switch Core still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Switch Core have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Switch Core?
The plugins most like Switch Core, by the tags they share, are Theme Switcha (7K+), Sticky Posts (5K+) and Taxonomy Switcher (2K+). 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 | ≈ 96 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.6K |
| Author | ThemesGrove |
| First released | May 2, 2018 |
| Version | 2.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Nov 18, 2019 |
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