ValidateCertify Free
v1.6.5by Javier Revilla · updated 7 months ago
ValidateCertify is the ultimate plugin for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of issued certificates.
- Rank
- #7,174
- Up4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 928
- 900+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.1K
- 13,093 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ValidateCertify Free at a glance
ValidateCertify Free is a WordPress plugin by Javier Revilla with 900+ active installs, the #7,174 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 13% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.6.5 came out on Mar 15, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 22 plugins tagged “certificates”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats252 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ValidateCertify Free |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 15 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 928 · -1.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 928 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 928 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 927 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 927 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 925 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 930 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 931 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 931 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 932 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 932 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 932 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 935 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 940 |
Rank over time
#7,174 · down 14 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,174 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,178 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,185 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,175 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,181 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,190 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,163 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,154 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,156 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,154 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,157 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,164 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,160 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,160 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.54% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.53% |
Active installs band
900+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 900+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7160 → #7181
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.696%
- v1.53.6%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.5
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.3
- First released
- Jun 14, 2023
- Last updated
- Mar 15, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ValidateCertify Free
How many websites use ValidateCertify Free?
ValidateCertify Free is active on 900+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,174 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ValidateCertify Free been downloaded?
13,093 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was ValidateCertify Free last updated?
Version 1.6.5 came out on Mar 15, 2026 (7 months ago).
Is ValidateCertify Free compatible with the latest WordPress?
ValidateCertify Free’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 ValidateCertify Free still maintained?
Its last release was 7 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ValidateCertify Free have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to ValidateCertify Free?
The plugins most like ValidateCertify Free, by the tags they share, are Accredible Certificates & Open Badges (70+), Certificate customizer for Tutor LMS (1K+) and Certify (500+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 928 |
| Reported installs | 900+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 13.1K |
| Author | Javier Revilla |
| First released | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Version | 1.6.5 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 |
| Last updated | Mar 15, 2026 |
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