Understory
v1.12.0by Understory · updated 6 days ago
Connect your Understory account with WordPress, to easily add Booking and Experience Widgets to your pages!
- Rank
- #14,352
- Down30 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 151
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.7K
- 4,696 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Understory at a glance
Understory is a WordPress plugin by Understory with 100+ active installs, the #14,352 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times, 150% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.12.0 came out on Nov 2, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “experiences”. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats656 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Understory |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 150 · -5.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 158 |
Rank over time
#14,352 · up 140 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,352 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,322 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,386 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,411 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,425 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,412 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,432 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,453 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,370 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,389 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,416 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,501 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,492 |
Growth %
Average -0.43% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.61% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.94% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +2.65% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.43% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #14432 → #14352
- Released 1.12.0 (was 1.11.2)
- Rank #14501 → #14411
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
- Rank #14492 → #14425Downloads +73.9%
- Released 1.11.2 (was 1.11.0)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1240%
- v1.827%
- v1.1118%
- v1.1015%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.12.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Dec 23, 2024
- Last updated
- Nov 2, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Understory
How many websites use Understory?
Understory is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,352 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Understory been downloaded?
4,696 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times. See download stats
When was Understory last updated?
Version 1.12.0 came out on Nov 2, 2026 (6 days ago).
Is Understory compatible with the latest WordPress?
Understory’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Understory still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 6 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Understory have?
No one has reviewed Understory on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Understory?
The plugins most like Understory, by the tags they share, are Rezgo Online Booking (300+), BA Book Everything (10K+) and Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar (90K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 151 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.7K |
| Author | Understory |
| First released | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Version | 1.12.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Nov 2, 2026 |
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