WP Hook Finder
v1.0.0by Matt Cohen · updated 16 years ago
Scan a WordPress theme or plugin for functions that are attached to hooks and filters and for any custom actions or filters that are added by the code …
- Rank
- #43,708
- Down2,303 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,179 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Hook Finder at a glance
WP Hook Finder is a WordPress plugin by Matt Cohen with 10+ active installs, the #43,708 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 24, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 2 plugins tagged “do_action”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Hook Finder |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#43,708 · up 1,698 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,708 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,405 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #48,198 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #41,637 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,881 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,831 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,683 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,963 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #40,784 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,721 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,406 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.69% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 24, 2011
- Last updated
- Jan 24, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Hook Finder
How many websites use WP Hook Finder?
WP Hook Finder 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 #43,708 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Hook Finder been downloaded?
3,179 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP Hook Finder last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 24, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is WP Hook Finder compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Hook Finder’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 Hook Finder still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Hook Finder have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Hook Finder?
The plugins most like WP Hook Finder, by the tags they share, are Debug Bar Actions and Filters Addon (400+), Prioritize Hooks (10+) and Sectors (10+). 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 | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | Matt Cohen |
| First released | Jan 24, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 24, 2011 |
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Prioritize Hooks
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Sectors
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- Rank
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- 10+
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