Timelines
v1.0by caugb · updated 15 years ago
Allows to create and publish timelines in your blog using Simile Timeline Widget [http://www.simile-widgets.org/timeline/].
- Rank
- #41,481
- Up6,773 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,169 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Timelines at a glance
Timelines is a WordPress plugin by caugb with 10+ active installs, the #41,481 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Apr 20, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 3 plugins tagged “Simile”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats18 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Timelines |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| 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 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#41,481 · up 3,932 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #41,481 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,254 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,731 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #42,665 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,886 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,838 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,692 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,969 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #40,793 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,730 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,413 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.69% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 20, 2011
- Last updated
- Apr 20, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Timelines
How many websites use Timelines?
Timelines 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 #41,481 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Timelines been downloaded?
3,169 times in total since 2011. See download stats
When was Timelines last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 20, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Timelines compatible with the latest WordPress?
Timelines’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 Timelines still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Timelines have?
4.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Timelines?
The plugins most like Timelines, by the tags they share, are Timeline Express (100+), Timeline Widget For Elementor (Elementor Timeline, Vertical & Horizontal Timeline) (70K+) and Cool Timeline (Horizontal & Vertical Timeline) (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | caugb |
| First released | Apr 20, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 20, 2011 |
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Timeline Express
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- Installs
- 100+
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Timeline Widget For Elementor (Elementor Timeline, Vertical & Horizontal Timeline)
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Highlight your company’s history, milestones, and key events directly inside Elementor using stunning vertical and horizontal timelines.
- Rank
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- Installs
- 70K+
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Cool Timeline (Horizontal & Vertical Timeline)
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Showcase your story or company history, events, and roadmap in an interactive timeline using the powerful Cool Timeline plugin.
- Rank
- #1,174
- Installs
- 20K+
- 4.7
Vertical Timeline Widget for Elementor
by Satinder Singh
Create a vertical timeline in Elementor to showcase your journey, history, story, milestones or roadmap with this Elementor timeline plugin.
- Rank
- #2,069
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.8
Bold Timeline Lite
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- Rank
- #1,750
- Installs
- 10K+
- 3.0
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