Tao Quotes
v2.0.2by philippe · updated 12 years ago
Adds a sidebar widget and a shortcode that displays randomly a quote from the Tao Te Ching.
- Rank
- #39,476
- Up3,103 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.1K
- 4,121 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Tao Quotes at a glance
Tao Quotes is a WordPress plugin by philippe with 10+ active installs, the #39,476 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0.2 came out on Feb 9, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.2. Among the 2 plugins tagged “dao”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats27 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Tao Quotes |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#39,476 · up 123 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #39,476 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,579 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #42,793 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,275 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,048 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #47,401 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #36,804 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #37,060 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #39,599 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.14% |
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+ |
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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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 2.8.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 9, 2009
- Last updated
- Feb 9, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Tao Quotes
How many websites use Tao Quotes?
Tao Quotes 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 #39,476 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Tao Quotes been downloaded?
4,121 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Tao Quotes last updated?
Version 2.0.2 came out on Feb 9, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Tao Quotes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Tao Quotes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.2, 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 Tao Quotes still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Tao Quotes have?
No one has reviewed Tao Quotes on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Tao Quotes?
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.1K |
| Author | philippe |
| First released | Apr 9, 2009 |
| Version | 2.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 9, 2014 |
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