Web Manifest
v1.1.0by fro1d · updated 9 years ago
Allows to create and configure a web-app manifest file (manifest.json).
- Rank
- #17,407
- Up16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 87
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,376 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Web Manifest at a glance
Web Manifest is a WordPress plugin by fro1d with 80+ active installs, the #17,407 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on Dec 18, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “mobile web”. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Web Manifest |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 87 · -6.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 93 |
Rank over time
#17,407 · down 151 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,407 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,423 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,386 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,426 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,373 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,407 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,304 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,209 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,207 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,267 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,163 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,294 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,279 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,256 |
Growth %
Average -0.51% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.10% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.07% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.09% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.07% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #17279 → #17373
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 14, 2017
- Last updated
- Dec 18, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Web Manifest
How many websites use Web Manifest?
Web Manifest is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,407 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Web Manifest been downloaded?
4,376 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Web Manifest last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Dec 18, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is Web Manifest compatible with the latest WordPress?
Web Manifest’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Web Manifest still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Web Manifest have?
No one has reviewed Web Manifest on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Web Manifest?
The plugins most like Web Manifest, by the tags they share, are Super Progressive Web Apps (40K+), PWA for WP (10K+) and Add to Home Screen & Progressive Web App (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 87 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | fro1d |
| First released | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 18, 2017 |
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