WP-SVG
v0.9by salko · updated 15 years ago
WP-SVG allows you to embed SVG images into wordpress posts and pages using shortcode.
- Rank
- #42,631
- Up216 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,885 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-SVG at a glance
WP-SVG is a WordPress plugin by salko with 10+ active installs, the #42,631 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.9 came out on Jan 22, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 115 plugins tagged “SVG”, it ranks #67. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-SVG |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
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 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#42,631 · up 2,958 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,631 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #42,847 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #37,192 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,972 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,753 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,324 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,234 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,436 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #37,972 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,589 |
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 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +15.38% |
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.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.
- v0.9100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.9
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 22, 2012
- Last updated
- Jan 22, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-SVG
How many websites use WP-SVG?
WP-SVG 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 #42,631 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-SVG been downloaded?
2,885 times in total since 2012.
When was WP-SVG last updated?
Version 0.9 came out on Jan 22, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is WP-SVG compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP-SVG’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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-SVG still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP-SVG have?
No one has reviewed WP-SVG on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP-SVG?
The plugins most like WP-SVG, by the tags they share, are Safe SVG (1M+), SVG Support (1M+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | salko |
| First released | Jan 22, 2012 |
| Version | 0.9 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 22, 2012 |
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