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WP Update Message

v1.2

by Jenst · updated 17 years ago

Add a short note about the latest changes in the current post or page.

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Rank
#43,581
Down200 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 13
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
3.9K
3,869 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

WP Update Message at a glance

WP Update Message is a WordPress plugin by Jenst with 10+ active installs, the #43,581 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Jul 26, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8. Among the 104 plugins tagged “message”, it ranks #55. It was first released in 2009.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

28 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Update Message Compare series
Downloads over time: 21 days across 1 series.0123Oct 9Oct 12Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 29
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DateWP Update Message
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 13 · -13.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1214Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202613
Nov 7, 202613
Nov 5, 202611
Nov 4, 202611
Nov 3, 202612
Nov 2, 202615
Nov 1, 202615
Oct 31, 202611
Oct 30, 202612
Oct 29, 202612
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202615

Rank over time

#43,581 · down 2,985 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#35K#40K#45KOct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#43,581
Nov 7, 2026#43,381
Nov 6, 2026#43,756
Nov 4, 2026#48,373
Nov 3, 2026#46,262
Nov 1, 2026#35,912
Oct 31, 2026#47,899
Oct 28, 2026#47,423
Oct 27, 2026#40,596

Growth %

Average -1.19% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+9.09%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026-8.33%
Nov 3, 2026-20.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+36.36%
Oct 31, 2026-8.33%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-20.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.2100%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2
Requires WordPress
2.6
Tested up to
2.8
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jun 2, 2009
Last updated
Jul 26, 2009
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Update Message

How many websites use WP Update Message?

WP Update Message 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 #43,581 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Update Message been downloaded?

3,869 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was WP Update Message last updated?

Version 1.2 came out on Jul 26, 2009 (17 years ago).

Is WP Update Message compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Update Message’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8, 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 Update Message still maintained?

Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Update Message have?

No one has reviewed WP Update Message on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to WP Update Message?

The plugins most like WP Update Message, by the tags they share, are Post Type Switcher (200K+), Admin Menu Tree Page View (10K+) and Post Duplicator (200K+). Compare all alternatives

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WP Update Message
Estimated installs≈ 13
Reported installs10+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads3.9K
AuthorJenst
First releasedJun 2, 2009
Version1.2
Requires WP2.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJul 26, 2009

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