wp_favorites
v0.6by mrzerog · updated 16 years ago
wp_favorites allows a logged in user to favorite a tag or tags and then show only posts that have that tag or a combination of those tags
- Rank
- #18,110
- Up21 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 80
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 2,993 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
wp_favorites at a glance
wp_favorites is a WordPress plugin by mrzerog with 80+ active installs, the #18,110 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.6 came out on Aug 22, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 16 plugins tagged “favorite”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | wp_favorites |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 80 · +2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 78 |
Rank over time
#18,110 · up 72 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,110 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,131 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,143 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,189 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,241 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,308 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,470 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,500 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,438 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,239 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,155 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,282 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,192 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,182 |
Growth %
Average +0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +3.90% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.28% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 26, 2010
- Last updated
- Aug 22, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about wp_favorites
How many websites use wp_favorites?
wp_favorites is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,110 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has wp_favorites been downloaded?
2,993 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was wp_favorites last updated?
Version 0.6 came out on Aug 22, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is wp_favorites compatible with the latest WordPress?
wp_favorites’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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_favorites still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does wp_favorites have?
No one has reviewed wp_favorites on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to wp_favorites?
The plugins most like wp_favorites, by the tags they share, are Favorites (10K+), Post Tags and Categories for Pages (20K+) and HivePress Favorites (7K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 80 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | mrzerog |
| First released | Jul 26, 2010 |
| Version | 0.6 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 22, 2010 |
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