YAST : Yet Another Support Tool
v1.3.1by Bastien Ho · updated 11 years ago
Bug tickets management, throw classic site, multisite plateform
- Rank
- #30,739
- Down439 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,684 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
YAST at a glance
YAST is a WordPress plugin by Bastien Ho with 10+ active installs, the #30,739 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 1.3.1 came out on May 20, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “assistance”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | YAST |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| 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 |
Rank over time
#30,739 · up 308 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #30,739 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #30,300 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #31,422 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,444 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #30,512 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #32,115 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #31,735 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,210 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #30,907 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,136 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #31,047 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | 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% |
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
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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.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 3, 2014
- Last updated
- May 20, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about YAST
How many websites use YAST?
YAST 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 #30,739 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has YAST been downloaded?
2,684 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was YAST last updated?
Version 1.3.1 came out on May 20, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is YAST compatible with the latest WordPress?
YAST’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 YAST still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does YAST have?
No one has reviewed YAST on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to YAST?
The plugins most like YAST, by the tags they share, are Awesome Support (6K+), WP Advanced Ticket System, Elite Support Helpdesk (100+) and ilGhera Support System for WooCommerce (50+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | Bastien Ho |
| First released | Dec 3, 2014 |
| Version | 1.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 20, 2015 |
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