WP IE Buster
v1.4.1by qrac · updated 4 years ago
Save WordPress creators with Chrome link popup for IE.
- Rank
- #8,141
- Up23 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 657
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.5K
- 11,499 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP IE Buster at a glance
WP IE Buster is a WordPress plugin by qrac with 600+ active installs, the #8,141 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.4.1 came out on Oct 11, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 2 plugins tagged “buster”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats130 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP IE Buster |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 657 · -3.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 657 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 656 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 658 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 654 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 656 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 662 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 662 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 662 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 661 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 664 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 665 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 667 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 684 |
Rank over time
#8,141 · down 55 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,141 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,164 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,153 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,149 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,172 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,152 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,109 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,108 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,111 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,117 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,090 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,097 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,092 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,086 |
Growth %
Average -0.31% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.91% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.48% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8092 → #8172
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.489%
- v1.37.0%
- Other4.0%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- Sep 22, 2018
- Last updated
- Oct 11, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP IE Buster
How many websites use WP IE Buster?
WP IE Buster is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,141 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP IE Buster been downloaded?
11,499 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was WP IE Buster last updated?
Version 1.4.1 came out on Oct 11, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is WP IE Buster compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP IE Buster’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 IE Buster still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP IE Buster have?
5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP IE Buster?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 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 | ≈ 657 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 11.5K |
| Author | qrac |
| First released | Sep 22, 2018 |
| Version | 1.4.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 11, 2022 |
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