WP Client Reference
v0.42by Steve Grunwell · updated 14 years ago
Create a reference guide for clients right in the WordPress administration area.
- Rank
- #32,658
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,442 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Client Reference at a glance
WP Client Reference is a WordPress plugin by Steve Grunwell with 10+ active installs, the #32,658 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.42 came out on Oct 5, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 11 plugins tagged “knowledgebase”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Client Reference |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| 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 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#32,658 · up 1,280 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #32,658 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #33,211 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #33,212 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #32,389 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #32,813 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #32,761 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #32,767 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #32,956 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,896 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #33,697 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #33,876 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #33,938 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| 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 | +6.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
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.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.
- v0.42100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.42
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 27, 2012
- Last updated
- Oct 5, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Client Reference
How many websites use WP Client Reference?
WP Client Reference 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 #32,658 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Client Reference been downloaded?
3,442 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP Client Reference last updated?
Version 0.42 came out on Oct 5, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is WP Client Reference compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Client Reference’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Client Reference still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Client Reference have?
4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Client Reference?
The plugins most like WP Client Reference, by the tags they share, are Client Dash WP Help Add on (10+), Ultimate Client Dash (2K+) and Simple Client Dashboard (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | Steve Grunwell |
| First released | Jan 27, 2012 |
| Version | 0.42 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 5, 2012 |
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