YMC Crossword
v2.4.3by YMC · updated 1 year ago
The plugin Crossword creates an easy crossword from the words of any combination.
- Rank
- #14,868
- Down30 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 141
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.8K
- 4,830 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
YMC Crossword at a glance
YMC Crossword is a WordPress plugin by YMC with 100+ active installs, the #14,868 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 14% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.4.3 came out on Apr 17, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 2 plugins tagged “mind”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats72 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | YMC Crossword |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 141 · -7.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 152 |
Rank over time
#14,868 · down 41 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,868 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,838 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,861 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,907 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,913 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,891 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,909 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,858 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,842 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,922 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,842 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,779 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,837 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,827 |
Growth %
Average -0.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.70% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.70% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.40% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.92% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14837 → #14913
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.4100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4.3
- Requires WordPress
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Mar 10, 2023
- Last updated
- Apr 17, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about YMC Crossword
How many websites use YMC Crossword?
YMC Crossword is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,868 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has YMC Crossword been downloaded?
4,830 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was YMC Crossword last updated?
Version 2.4.3 came out on Apr 17, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is YMC Crossword compatible with the latest WordPress?
YMC Crossword’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 YMC Crossword still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does YMC Crossword have?
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to YMC Crossword?
The plugins most like YMC Crossword, by the tags they share, are PuzzleMe (1K+), Crossword Compiler Puzzles (200+) and Advanced Crossword (60+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 141 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.8K |
| Author | YMC |
| First released | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Version | 2.4.3 |
| Requires WP | 4.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Apr 17, 2025 |
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