vpBroadcast Lite
v0.9by Viewplex · updated 12 years ago
Simple WordPress plugin for live text broadcasting directly from your site.
- Rank
- #45,294
- Down63 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.7K
- 1,684 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
vpBroadcast Lite at a glance
vpBroadcast Lite is a WordPress plugin by Viewplex with 10+ active installs, the #45,294 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.9 came out on May 28, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 18 plugins tagged “Broadcast”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | vpBroadcast Lite |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#45,294 · up 1,706 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,294 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,231 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #36,387 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,777 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,415 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,271 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,266 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #41,423 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,836 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,973 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,000 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +16.67% |
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.
- v0.9100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.9
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 28, 2014
- Last updated
- May 28, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about vpBroadcast Lite
How many websites use vpBroadcast Lite?
vpBroadcast Lite 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 #45,294 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has vpBroadcast Lite been downloaded?
1,684 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was vpBroadcast Lite last updated?
Version 0.9 came out on May 28, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is vpBroadcast Lite compatible with the latest WordPress?
vpBroadcast Lite’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 vpBroadcast Lite 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 vpBroadcast Lite have?
No one has reviewed vpBroadcast Lite on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to vpBroadcast Lite?
The plugins most like vpBroadcast Lite, by the tags they share, are WpStream (3K+), Broadcast Live Video (400+) and Broadcast (10+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.7K |
| Author | Viewplex |
| First released | May 28, 2014 |
| Version | 0.9 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 28, 2014 |
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