WP_Folksonomy
v0.8by scottsm · updated 18 years ago
This plugin allows your readers to add tags to your posts (like Flickr or del.icio.us).
- Rank
- #36,930
- Up10,122 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,599 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP_Folksonomy at a glance
WP_Folksonomy is a WordPress plugin by scottsm with 10+ active installs, the #36,930 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.8 came out on Sep 22, 2008, more than 18 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.5.1. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “folksonomy”. 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 stats36 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP_Folksonomy |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#36,930 · up 3,643 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #36,930 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,052 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #43,356 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,873 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #41,605 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,239 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,097 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,856 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #40,573 |
Growth %
Average +0.63% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -10.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
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.
- v0.8100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.8
- Requires WordPress
- 2.3
- Tested up to
- 2.5.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 29, 2008
- Last updated
- Sep 22, 2008
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP_Folksonomy
How many websites use WP_Folksonomy?
WP_Folksonomy 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 #36,930 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP_Folksonomy been downloaded?
2,599 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP_Folksonomy last updated?
Version 0.8 came out on Sep 22, 2008 (18 years ago).
Is WP_Folksonomy compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP_Folksonomy’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_Folksonomy 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_Folksonomy have?
No one has reviewed WP_Folksonomy on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP_Folksonomy?
The plugins most like WP_Folksonomy, by the tags they share, are Post Tags and Categories for Pages (20K+), PublishPress Tag Groups (3K+) and OG Tags (2K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | scottsm |
| First released | May 29, 2008 |
| Version | 0.8 |
| Requires WP | 2.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 22, 2008 |
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