WPReadability
v1.0.0by kevindaviesnz · updated 9 years ago
Displays readability level for your posts and pages.
- Rank
- #65,964
- Down6,926 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,570 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WPReadability at a glance
WPReadability is a WordPress plugin by kevindaviesnz with fewer than 10 active installs, the #65,964 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 75% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 25, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 61 plugins tagged “Readability”, it ranks #42. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WPReadability |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
Rank over time
#65,964 · up 917 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #65,964 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #59,038 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #52,328 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #53,875 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #73,571 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #68,671 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #68,557 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #69,630 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #51,020 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #69,003 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #66,881 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +500.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -71.43% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +133.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -25.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -100%
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 25, 2017
- Last updated
- Oct 25, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WPReadability
How many websites use WPReadability?
WPReadability is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #65,964 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WPReadability been downloaded?
1,570 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WPReadability last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Oct 25, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is WPReadability compatible with the latest WordPress?
WPReadability’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 WPReadability still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WPReadability have?
No one has reviewed WPReadability on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WPReadability?
The plugins most like WPReadability, by the tags they share, are WP Readability Analysis (30+), Readability Favorites (10+) and Readability Buttons (readability.com) (10+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | kevindaviesnz |
| First released | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 25, 2017 |
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