Virtual Signature
v1.0by VirtualRealitySystems · updated 14 years ago
Virtual Signature allows Author to append Custom Signature at the end of the post.
- Rank
- #42,394
- Up34 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,480 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Virtual Signature at a glance
Virtual Signature is a WordPress plugin by VirtualRealitySystems with 10+ active installs, the #42,394 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Dec 8, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 46 plugins tagged “signature”, it ranks #25. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Virtual Signature |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#42,394 · down 3,783 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,394 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #42,428 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #40,689 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,640 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,404 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,003 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #40,283 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,611 |
Growth %
Average -0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
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
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4.2
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 8, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 8, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Virtual Signature
How many websites use Virtual Signature?
Virtual Signature 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 #42,394 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Virtual Signature been downloaded?
2,480 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Virtual Signature last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Dec 8, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is Virtual Signature compatible with the latest WordPress?
Virtual Signature’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Virtual Signature still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Virtual Signature have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Virtual Signature?
The plugins most like Virtual Signature, by the tags they share, are Custom Shortcodes (5K+), NS Featured Posts (4K+) and Post Type Switcher (200K+). 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 | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | VirtualRealitySystems |
| First released | Dec 8, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.4.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 8, 2012 |
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