WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override
v2.0by DeannaS · updated 16 years ago
This plugin provides a way for site admins to allow blog creators more options for blog name (less restrictive than built-in defaults).
- Rank
- #34,576
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.3K
- 3,335 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override at a glance
WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override is a WordPress plugin by DeannaS with 10+ active installs, the #34,576 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0 came out on Jul 6, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 93 plugins tagged “wpmu”, it ranks #37. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,576 · down 1,449 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | #34,576 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #34,779 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #33,627 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #34,388 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #33,856 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #33,781 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #34,359 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #34,232 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #33,127 |
Growth %
Average -0.83% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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+ |
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 17, 2009
- Last updated
- Jul 6, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override
How many websites use WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override?
WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override 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 #34,576 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override been downloaded?
3,335 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Jul 6, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override compatible with the latest WordPress?
WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override have?
No one has reviewed WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override?
The plugins most like WPMU Blog Name Restrictions Override, by the tags they share, are Advanced Export for WP & WPMU (700+), Remove WPMU Dashboard Install Nag (100+) and Network Username Restrictions Override (90+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.3K |
| Author | DeannaS |
| First released | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 6, 2010 |
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