WP Notepad
v2.9.0by Redwoodcity · updated 2 days ago
Add a notepad via a widget, block or shortcode. Notes save to the browser (LocalStorage) — no login required — with optional opt-in cross-device sync.
- Rank
- #33,782
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.5K
- 6,461 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Notepad at a glance
WP Notepad is a WordPress plugin by Redwoodcity with 10+ active installs, the #33,782 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 17% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.9.0 came out on Nov 6, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 7 plugins tagged “notepad”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats216 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Notepad |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#33,782 · up 591 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #33,782 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,258 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #45,536 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #48,075 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,760 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,303 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #33,081 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #33,792 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #34,373 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
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.org- So far:Rank #47258 → #33782
- Released 2.9.0 (was 2.8.0)
- Rank #33081 → #33782
- Released 2.8.0 (was 2.7.2)
- Released 2.7.2 (was 2.7.1)
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.8100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.9.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.1
- First released
- Mar 3, 2020
- Last updated
- Nov 6, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Notepad
How many websites use WP Notepad?
WP Notepad 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 #33,782 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Notepad been downloaded?
6,461 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was WP Notepad last updated?
Version 2.9.0 came out on Nov 6, 2026 (2 days ago).
Is WP Notepad compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is WP Notepad still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Notepad have?
No one has reviewed WP Notepad on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Notepad?
The plugins most like WP Notepad, by the tags they share, are Shortcode Redirect (10K+), Dashboard Notepad (10K+) and Shortcode Widget (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.5K |
| Author | Redwoodcity |
| First released | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Version | 2.9.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 |
| Last updated | Nov 6, 2026 |
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