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The Paste

v2.1.4

by podpirate · updated 11 months ago

Paste files and image data from clipboard and instantly upload them to the WordPress media library.

clipboardcopy & pastemedia libraryproductivity
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Rank
#2,205
Up2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 9,520
9K+ reported · High
Total downloads
105.8K
105,797 all-time
Rating
4.8/5
35 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +23.3% (30d)·Toward 10K+ · ETA ~7d

The Paste at a glance

The Paste is a WordPress plugin by podpirate with 9K+ active installs, the #2,205 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 38 times, 23% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Version 2.1.4 came out on Dec 5, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 10 plugins tagged “copy & paste”. It was first released in 2017.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

1.2K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
The Paste Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.50Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateThe Paste
Nov 7, 202632
Nov 6, 202637
Nov 5, 202641
Nov 4, 202638
Nov 3, 202643
Nov 2, 202680
Nov 1, 202628
Oct 31, 202632
Oct 30, 202632
Oct 29, 202645
Oct 28, 202650
Oct 27, 202630
Oct 26, 202641
Oct 25, 202637
Oct 24, 202626
Oct 23, 202692
Oct 22, 202692
Oct 21, 202673
Oct 20, 202643
Oct 19, 202636
Oct 18, 202629
Oct 17, 202618
Oct 16, 202624
Oct 15, 202641
Oct 14, 202646
Oct 13, 202637
Oct 12, 202628
Oct 11, 202624
Oct 10, 202619
Oct 9, 202641

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 9,522 · -0.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.9.5K9.5K9.5K9.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20269,522
Nov 7, 20269,519
Nov 5, 20269,536
Nov 4, 20269,533
Nov 3, 20269,524
Nov 2, 20269,546
Nov 1, 20269,544
Oct 31, 20269,550
Oct 30, 20269,547
Oct 29, 20269,547
Oct 28, 20269,542
Oct 27, 20269,547

Rank over time

#2,205 · up 10 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#2.2K#2.2K#2.2K#2.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#2,205
Nov 7, 2026#2,207
Nov 6, 2026#2,207
Nov 5, 2026#2,204
Nov 4, 2026#2,202
Nov 3, 2026#2,201
Nov 2, 2026#2,198
Nov 1, 2026#2,199
Oct 31, 2026#2,199
Oct 30, 2026#2,202
Oct 29, 2026#2,203
Oct 28, 2026#2,209
Oct 27, 2026#2,208
Oct 16, 2026#2,215

Growth %

Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.03%
Nov 7, 2026-0.09%
Nov 5, 2026+0.03%
Nov 4, 2026+0.09%
Nov 3, 2026-0.23%
Nov 2, 2026+0.02%
Nov 1, 2026-0.06%
Oct 31, 2026+0.03%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026+0.05%
Oct 28, 2026-0.05%

Active installs band

9K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.8.5K9K9.5KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20269K+
Nov 7, 20269K+
Nov 6, 20269K+
Nov 5, 20269K+
Nov 4, 20269K+
Nov 3, 20269K+
Nov 2, 20269K+
Nov 1, 20269K+
Oct 31, 20269K+
Oct 30, 20269K+
Oct 29, 20269K+
Oct 28, 20269K+
Oct 27, 20269K+
Oct 16, 20269K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2209 → #2204Downloads -5.1%
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.190%
  • v1.17.4%
  • Other2.1%

Rating trend

4.8★★★★★35 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.1.4
Requires WordPress
4.8
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Sep 13, 2017
Last updated
Dec 5, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about The Paste

How many websites use The Paste?

The Paste is active on 9K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,205 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has The Paste been downloaded?

105,797 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 38 times. See download stats

When was The Paste last updated?

Version 2.1.4 came out on Dec 5, 2025 (11 months ago). See every release

Is The Paste compatible with the latest WordPress?

The Paste’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.

Does The Paste have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for The Paste. See its security record

Is The Paste still maintained?

Its last release was 11 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does The Paste have?

4.8 out of 5 from 35 reviews on WordPress.org. 91% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to The Paste?

The plugins most like The Paste, by the tags they share, are Folders (90K+), Media Cleaner (90K+) and Media Library Assistant (70K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.8

★★★★★

35 reviews

  • 5 stars: 32 reviews, 91%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 6%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
Positive
97%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
3%1–2★
  • About 6 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 22 five-star reviews to balance out.

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The Paste
Estimated installs≈ 9,520
Reported installs9K+
Rating4.8
Reviews35
Total downloads105.8K
Authorpodpirate
First releasedSep 13, 2017
Version2.1.4
Requires WP4.8
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedDec 5, 2025

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