Use Helvetica Dangit
v1.0.1by Matt Wiebe · updated 15 years ago
Nobody should have to look at Arial.
- Rank
- #43,836
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,652 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Use Helvetica Dangit at a glance
Use Helvetica Dangit is a WordPress plugin by Matt Wiebe with 10+ active installs, the #43,836 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jul 13, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats23 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Use Helvetica Dangit |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +18.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#43,836 · up 4,207 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #43,836 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #37,408 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,305 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #35,628 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #48,154 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,747 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #38,929 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #48,043 |
Growth %
Average +1.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +12.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 4, 2011
- Last updated
- Jul 13, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Use Helvetica Dangit
How many websites use Use Helvetica Dangit?
Use Helvetica Dangit 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 #43,836 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Use Helvetica Dangit been downloaded?
2,652 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Use Helvetica Dangit last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jul 13, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Use Helvetica Dangit compatible with the latest WordPress?
Use Helvetica Dangit’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Use Helvetica Dangit 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 Use Helvetica Dangit have?
No one has reviewed Use Helvetica Dangit on WordPress.org yet.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | Matt Wiebe |
| First released | Jun 4, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 13, 2011 |
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