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WP-CORS

v0.2.2

by tstephenson · updated 3 years ago

Allows AJAX requests from other sites to integrate content from your site using the CORS standard.

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Rank
#6,030
Down1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,400
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
41.5K
41,513 all-time
Rating
2.3/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~39d

WP-CORS at a glance

WP-CORS is a WordPress plugin by tstephenson with 1K+ active installs, the #6,030 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.2.2 came out on Jul 28, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.2.15. Among the 10 plugins tagged “cors”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

343 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP-CORS Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.1020Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateWP-CORS
Nov 2, 202618
Nov 1, 202619
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 202614
Oct 29, 202619
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202615
Oct 26, 202622
Oct 25, 202620
Oct 24, 202611
Oct 23, 202617
Oct 22, 202618
Oct 21, 202614
Oct 20, 202615
Oct 19, 202616
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 202611
Oct 16, 20267
Oct 15, 202617
Oct 14, 202612
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 202612
Oct 11, 202611
Oct 10, 202610
Oct 9, 202611

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,400 · -6.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.4K1.5K1.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,400
Nov 7, 20261,401
Nov 5, 20261,405
Nov 4, 20261,405
Nov 3, 20261,405
Nov 2, 20261,407
Nov 1, 20261,409
Oct 31, 20261,409
Oct 30, 20261,410
Oct 29, 20261,410
Oct 28, 20261,412
Oct 27, 20261,503

Rank over time

#6,030 · down 15 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#6K#6K#6K#6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#6,030
Nov 7, 2026#6,029
Nov 6, 2026#6,022
Nov 5, 2026#6,020
Nov 4, 2026#6,029
Nov 3, 2026#6,019
Nov 2, 2026#6,007
Nov 1, 2026#6,002
Oct 31, 2026#5,998
Oct 30, 2026#6,002
Oct 29, 2026#6,013
Oct 28, 2026#6,020
Oct 27, 2026#6,015

Growth %

Average -0.59% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.07%
Nov 7, 2026-0.14%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-0.14%
Nov 2, 2026-0.14%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-0.07%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026-0.14%
Oct 28, 2026-6.05%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6020 → #6020
    • Tested up to 6.2.14 → 6.2.15

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v0.2100%

Rating trend

2.3★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.2.2
Requires WordPress
3.6
Tested up to
6.2.15
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 5, 2014
Last updated
Jul 28, 2023
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP-CORS

How many websites use WP-CORS?

WP-CORS is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,030 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP-CORS been downloaded?

41,513 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times. See download stats

When was WP-CORS last updated?

Version 0.2.2 came out on Jul 28, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release

Is WP-CORS compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP-CORS’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.2.15, 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.

Does WP-CORS have known security vulnerabilities?

Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 0.2.2, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record

Is WP-CORS still maintained?

Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP-CORS have?

2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to WP-CORS?

The plugins most like WP-CORS, by the tags they share, are LH Multisite CORS (300+), Enable CORS (5K+) and SearchWP Live Ajax Search (40K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

2.3

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
Positive
33%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
67%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.4.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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WP-CORS
Estimated installs≈ 1,400
Reported installs1K+
Rating2.3
Reviews3
Total downloads41.5K
Authortstephenson
First releasedOct 5, 2014
Version0.2.2
Requires WP3.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJul 28, 2023

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