WP Fancy Message Box
v1.2by Mindstien Technologies · updated 12 years ago
Display Fancy CSS Message Box in Page/Post via short code
- Rank
- #21,335
- Up128 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 50
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.4K
- 5,413 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Fancy Message Box at a glance
WP Fancy Message Box is a WordPress plugin by Mindstien Technologies with 50+ active installs, the #21,335 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on Sep 13, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 14 plugins tagged “info box”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Fancy Message Box |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 50 · -3.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,335 · down 139 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,335 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,463 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,256 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,315 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,252 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,235 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,068 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,155 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,126 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,112 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,196 |
Growth %
Average -0.30% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +6.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -9.62% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.89% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.92% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
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.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 27, 2013
- Last updated
- Sep 13, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Fancy Message Box
How many websites use WP Fancy Message Box?
WP Fancy Message Box is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,335 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Fancy Message Box been downloaded?
5,413 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Fancy Message Box last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Sep 13, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is WP Fancy Message Box compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Fancy Message Box’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 Fancy Message Box still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Fancy Message Box have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Fancy Message Box?
The plugins most like WP Fancy Message Box, by the tags they share, are Service Box (3K+), Colorbox Panels & Info Box (1K+) and Service Box (400+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 50 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 5.4K |
| Author | Mindstien Technologies |
| First released | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 13, 2014 |
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