The Viking Critical Change Alert
v1.0.2by Daniel van der Velden · updated 1 month ago
Logs critical site changes (plugins, themes, admin users) with dashboard, email digest, and webhooks.
- Rank
- #63,343
- Up8,053 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 193
- 193 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
The Viking Critical Change Alert at a glance
The Viking Critical Change Alert is a WordPress plugin by Daniel van der Velden with fewer than 10 active installs, the #63,343 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Sep 27, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 95 plugins tagged “logging”, it ranks #65. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats57 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | The Viking Critical Change Alert |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · +33.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#63,343 · up 5,839 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #63,343 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #71,396 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #71,385 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #67,221 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #63,833 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #53,373 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #63,842 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #49,300 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #49,500 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #57,276 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #69,182 |
Growth %
Average +2.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -42.86% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +40.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +66.67% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -25%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 27, 2026
- Last updated
- Sep 27, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about The Viking Critical Change Alert
How many websites use The Viking Critical Change Alert?
The Viking Critical Change Alert is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #63,343 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has The Viking Critical Change Alert been downloaded?
193 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was The Viking Critical Change Alert last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Sep 27, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is The Viking Critical Change Alert compatible with the latest WordPress?
The Viking Critical Change Alert’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.
Is The Viking Critical Change Alert still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does The Viking Critical Change Alert have?
No one has reviewed The Viking Critical Change Alert on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to The Viking Critical Change Alert?
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 193 |
| Author | Daniel van der Velden |
| First released | Sep 27, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2026 |
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