WP-ChessFlash
v1.2by PJvanErp · updated 12 years ago
Allows display of a chessgame using the ChessFlash viewer
- Rank
- #41,222
- Up160 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,329 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-ChessFlash at a glance
WP-ChessFlash is a WordPress plugin by PJvanErp with 10+ active installs, the #41,222 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 60% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Nov 24, 2014, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 11 plugins tagged “pgn”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-ChessFlash |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#41,222 · up 3,690 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,222 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #41,382 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,269 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #42,646 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,550 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,555 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #44,912 |
Growth %
Average +0.68% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.69% |
| 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 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
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 29, 2009
- Last updated
- Nov 24, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-ChessFlash
How many websites use WP-ChessFlash?
WP-ChessFlash 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 #41,222 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-ChessFlash been downloaded?
4,329 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP-ChessFlash last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Nov 24, 2014 (11 years ago).
Is WP-ChessFlash compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP-ChessFlash’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 WP-ChessFlash still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP-ChessFlash have?
No one has reviewed WP-ChessFlash on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP-ChessFlash?
The plugins most like WP-ChessFlash, by the tags they share, are RPB Chessboard (1K+), Embed Chessboard (500+) and Chessgame Shizzle (100+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | PJvanErp |
| First released | Aug 29, 2009 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 24, 2014 |
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