VersionIt
v1.0by Zach Schnackel · updated 12 years ago
Removes default version query strings from CSS/JS resources, appends the modified time to the filename, and creates the necessary .
- Rank
- #38,022
- Down185 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,427 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
VersionIt at a glance
VersionIt is a WordPress plugin by Zach Schnackel with 10+ active installs, the #38,022 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Jan 18, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 11 plugins tagged “resources”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | VersionIt |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
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 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#38,022 · up 5,155 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #38,022 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #37,837 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #45,877 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #38,661 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,115 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,547 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #36,808 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #43,177 |
Growth %
Average +0.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +12.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 9, 2012
- Last updated
- Jan 18, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about VersionIt
How many websites use VersionIt?
VersionIt 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 #38,022 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has VersionIt been downloaded?
2,427 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was VersionIt last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jan 18, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is VersionIt compatible with the latest WordPress?
VersionIt’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 VersionIt still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does VersionIt have?
4.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to VersionIt?
The plugins most like VersionIt, by the tags they share, are Custom CSS/JS (700+), Specific CSS/JS for Posts and Pages (300+) and Easy Custom Css/Js (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | Zach Schnackel |
| First released | Sep 9, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 18, 2014 |
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