WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover
v15.01by meagan hanes · updated 10 years ago
Removes the smiley face created by WordPress.com Stats and JetPack plugins for WordPress by adding a single line of CSS to your header.
- Rank
- #10,826
- Up29 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 328
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 79.8K
- 79,779 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover at a glance
WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover is a WordPress plugin by meagan hanes with 300+ active installs, the #10,826 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 13% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 15.01 came out on Jan 15, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.0. Among the 7 plugins tagged “removal”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats107 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 328 · -0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 328 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 326 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 327 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 328 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 327 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 326 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 326 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 324 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 325 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 325 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 325 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 326 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 331 |
Rank over time
#10,826 · up 35 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #10,826 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,855 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,848 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,846 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,820 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,842 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,871 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,847 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,870 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,859 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,861 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,870 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,875 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,861 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.51% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
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.
- v15.0192%
- Other8.1%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 15.01
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.0
- Tested up to
- 4.1.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 25, 2009
- Last updated
- Jan 15, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover
How many websites use WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover?
WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,826 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover been downloaded?
79,779 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover last updated?
Version 15.01 came out on Jan 15, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover compatible with the latest WordPress?
WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.0, 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 WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WordPress.com Stats Smiley Remover?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 328 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 79.8K |
| Author | meagan hanes |
| First released | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Version | 15.01 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 15, 2016 |
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