UK Address Postcode Validation
v4.5.3by Ideal Postcodes · updated 16 days ago
Ideal Postcodes UK address validation and postcode lookup extension for WooCommerce
- Rank
- #7,710
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 757
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 27K
- 26,990 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
UK Address Postcode Validation at a glance
UK Address Postcode Validation is a WordPress plugin by Ideal Postcodes with 700+ active installs, the #7,710 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 35 times, 132% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 4.5.3 came out on Oct 23, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 24 plugins tagged “postcode”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.6K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | UK Address Postcode Validation |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 69 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 126 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 202 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 79 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 179 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 41 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 757 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 757 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 758 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 759 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 761 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 757 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 761 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 758 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 757 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 760 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 760 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 762 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 775 |
Rank over time
#7,710 · up 8 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,710 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,707 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,676 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,712 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,710 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,734 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,704 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,714 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,735 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,721 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,732 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,724 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,718 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.53% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.53% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.68% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 700+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7724 → #7712Downloads -49.6%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.563%
- v4.418%
- v3.1010%
- Other8.3%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.5.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4.0
- First released
- Jun 3, 2020
- Last updated
- Oct 23, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about UK Address Postcode Validation
How many websites use UK Address Postcode Validation?
UK Address Postcode Validation is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,710 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has UK Address Postcode Validation been downloaded?
26,990 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 35 times. See download stats
When was UK Address Postcode Validation last updated?
Version 4.5.3 came out on Oct 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Is UK Address Postcode Validation compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is UK Address Postcode Validation still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 weeks ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does UK Address Postcode Validation have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to UK Address Postcode Validation?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 757 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 27K |
| Author | Ideal Postcodes |
| First released | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Version | 4.5.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
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