Update Post with EXIF data
v1.3.1by Mark Howells-Mead · updated 10 years ago
Reads in EXIF data of Post Thumbnail, then adds Post tags and a custom meta value containing the serialized GPS location data of the Post's Featu …
- Rank
- #36,365
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.6K
- 3,567 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Update Post with EXIF data at a glance
Update Post with EXIF data is a WordPress plugin by Mark Howells-Mead with 10+ active installs, the #36,365 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.3.1 came out on Sep 30, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 9 plugins tagged “iptc”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats133 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Update Post with EXIF data |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#36,365 · up 3,765 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #36,365 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,449 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #39,605 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #38,586 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,671 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,506 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,939 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #38,359 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,906 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,130 |
Growth %
Average +0.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -21.43% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.3
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 26, 2015
- Last updated
- Sep 30, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Update Post with EXIF data
How many websites use Update Post with EXIF data?
Update Post with EXIF data 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 #36,365 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Update Post with EXIF data been downloaded?
3,567 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Update Post with EXIF data last updated?
Version 1.3.1 came out on Sep 30, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Update Post with EXIF data compatible with the latest WordPress?
Update Post with EXIF data’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 Update Post with EXIF data still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Update Post with EXIF data have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Update Post with EXIF data?
The plugins most like Update Post with EXIF data, by the tags they share, are Geo Data Store (30+), Exif Caption (600+) and Gallery Styles (500+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.6K |
| Author | Mark Howells-Mead |
| First released | Nov 26, 2015 |
| Version | 1.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 30, 2016 |
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