Whois Dashboard Widget
v1.0.0by BenRacicot · updated 12 years ago
A simple dashboard widget to Whois lookup domain name registration information.
- Rank
- #32,837
- Down257 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,832 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Whois Dashboard Widget at a glance
Whois Dashboard Widget is a WordPress plugin by BenRacicot with 10+ active installs, the #32,837 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Mar 11, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.8.41. Among the 11 plugins tagged “whois”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats45 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Whois Dashboard Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#32,837 · down 1,343 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #32,837 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #32,580 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #32,671 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #31,979 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #32,255 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,010 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #32,931 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,962 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #32,884 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,923 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,521 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,539 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #31,494 |
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 | 0.00% |
| 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 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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 3.8.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 10, 2014
- Last updated
- Mar 11, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Whois Dashboard Widget
How many websites use Whois Dashboard Widget?
Whois Dashboard Widget 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 #32,837 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Whois Dashboard Widget been downloaded?
2,832 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Whois Dashboard Widget last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Mar 11, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Whois Dashboard Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Whois Dashboard Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.8.41, 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 Whois Dashboard Widget 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 Whois Dashboard Widget have?
No one has reviewed Whois Dashboard Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Whois Dashboard Widget?
The plugins most like Whois Dashboard Widget, by the tags they share, are Multiple Domain (10K+), Automatic Domain Changer (10K+) and WP24 Domain Check (4K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | BenRacicot |
| First released | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 11, 2014 |
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