W3C validation auto check
v1.5.1by tammax · updated 14 years ago
Automatically checks the validity of the page with the service provided by the site http://validator.w3.org/
- Rank
- #19,791
- Down12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 63
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.9K
- 8,863 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
W3C validation auto check at a glance
W3C validation auto check is a WordPress plugin by tammax with 60+ active installs, the #19,791 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 14% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.5.1 came out on May 6, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “w3c validation”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats96 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | W3C validation auto check |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 63 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 63 |
Rank over time
#19,791 · down 140 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,791 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,779 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,730 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,683 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,664 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,713 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,737 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,695 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,809 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,829 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,679 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,678 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,652 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,651 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.59% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.56% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +1.59% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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.
- v1.5100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.2
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 17, 2011
- Last updated
- May 6, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about W3C validation auto check
How many websites use W3C validation auto check?
W3C validation auto check is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,791 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has W3C validation auto check been downloaded?
8,863 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was W3C validation auto check last updated?
Version 1.5.1 came out on May 6, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is W3C validation auto check compatible with the latest WordPress?
W3C validation auto check’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 W3C validation auto check still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does W3C validation auto check have?
4.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to W3C validation auto check?
The plugins most like W3C validation auto check, by the tags they share, are Validated (500+), WP-Validate (10+) and (x)html easy validator (10+). 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 | ≈ 63 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 8.9K |
| Author | tammax |
| First released | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Version | 1.5.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 6, 2012 |
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