WP_MonsterID
v3.0by scottsm · updated 12 years ago
Creates a unique, persistent monster avatar for each commenter based on email address.
- Rank
- #31,780
- Up211 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9K
- 8,982 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP_MonsterID at a glance
WP_MonsterID is a WordPress plugin by scottsm with 10+ active installs, the #31,780 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 3.0 came out on Dec 10, 2014, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “monsterid”. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats42 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP_MonsterID |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#31,780 · down 102 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,780 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #31,991 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #31,573 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #31,831 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #31,878 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #32,053 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #31,678 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 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
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.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.
- v3.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 1.5
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 17, 2007
- Last updated
- Dec 10, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP_MonsterID
How many websites use WP_MonsterID?
WP_MonsterID 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 #31,780 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP_MonsterID been downloaded?
8,982 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP_MonsterID last updated?
Version 3.0 came out on Dec 10, 2014 (11 years ago).
Is WP_MonsterID compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP_MonsterID’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_MonsterID still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP_MonsterID have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP_MonsterID?
The plugins most like WP_MonsterID, by the tags they share, are One User Avatar (100K+), Simple Local Avatars (100K+) and Gravatar Enhanced (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 9K |
| Author | scottsm |
| First released | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Version | 3.0 |
| Requires WP | 1.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 10, 2014 |
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