Wordless Extender
v1.2.1by welaika · updated 9 years ago
Wordless Extender is a starting point for everyone: list of commonly used plugins, wp-config.php / .htaccess configuration and security improvements.
- Rank
- #38,264
- Up4,809 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,074 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Wordless Extender at a glance
Wordless Extender is a WordPress plugin by welaika with 10+ active installs, the #38,264 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 1.2.1 came out on Sep 28, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 18 plugins tagged “wp-config”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats23 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Wordless Extender |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#38,264 · up 821 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #38,264 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #43,073 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,813 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #47,342 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #35,876 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,641 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,632 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #44,635 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,815 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #39,085 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
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.org- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 6, 2015
- Last updated
- Sep 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Wordless Extender
How many websites use Wordless Extender?
Wordless Extender 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 #38,264 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Wordless Extender been downloaded?
2,074 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Wordless Extender last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Sep 28, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Wordless Extender compatible with the latest WordPress?
Wordless Extender’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Wordless Extender still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Wordless Extender have?
No one has reviewed Wordless Extender on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Wordless Extender?
The plugins most like Wordless Extender, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | welaika |
| First released | Mar 6, 2015 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 28, 2017 |
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