WP Developer Assistant
v1.0.3by Chris Jean · updated 18 years ago
A plugin by a WordPress developer for WordPress developers.
- Rank
- #24,210
- Down58 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.9K
- 9,869 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Developer Assistant at a glance
WP Developer Assistant is a WordPress plugin by Chris Jean with 30+ active installs, the #24,210 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 2, 2008, more than 18 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.5.1. Among the 171 plugins tagged “developer”, it ranks #38. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats83 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Developer Assistant |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
Rank over time
#24,210 · down 130 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,210 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,152 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,199 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,135 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,015 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,148 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,928 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,082 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,029 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,032 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,080 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.2
- Tested up to
- 2.5.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 27, 2008
- Last updated
- Jul 2, 2008
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Developer Assistant
How many websites use WP Developer Assistant?
WP Developer Assistant is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,210 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Developer Assistant been downloaded?
9,869 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was WP Developer Assistant last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 2, 2008 (18 years ago).
Is WP Developer Assistant compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Developer Assistant’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.5.1, 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 Developer Assistant still maintained?
Its last release was 18 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Developer Assistant have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Developer Assistant?
The plugins most like WP Developer Assistant, by the tags they share, are Elementor Beta (Developer Edition) (30K+), Developer Loggers for Simple History (400+) and Developer Mode (200+). Compare all alternatives
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 | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 9.9K |
| Author | Chris Jean |
| First released | Jun 27, 2008 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 2, 2008 |
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