WP_Places
v2.1.2by Gary Kovar · updated 8 years ago
WP_Places populates up-to-the-minute information about almost any location or business. Display address, phone number, hours of operation, and website …
- Rank
- #30,033
- Down18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.9K
- 4,930 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP_Places at a glance
WP_Places is a WordPress plugin by Gary Kovar with 10+ active installs, the #30,033 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 2.1.2 came out on Oct 11, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 2 plugins tagged “Business Information”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats73 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP_Places |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#30,033 · up 524 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #30,033 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #30,015 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #30,016 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #30,770 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,550 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #30,664 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #30,582 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,713 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #30,410 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #30,339 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,116 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #30,557 |
Growth %
Average -0.44% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
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
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 #30116 → #30770Downloads -16.7%
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 16, 2015
- Last updated
- Oct 11, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP_Places
How many websites use WP_Places?
WP_Places 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 #30,033 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP_Places been downloaded?
4,930 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP_Places last updated?
Version 2.1.2 came out on Oct 11, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is WP_Places compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP_Places’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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_Places still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP_Places 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_Places?
The plugins most like WP_Places, by the tags they share, are Post to Google My Business (Google Business Profile) (10K+), BP xProfile Location (500+) and Themify Store Locator (400+). Compare all alternatives
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 | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 4.9K |
| Author | Gary Kovar |
| First released | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Version | 2.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 11, 2018 |
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