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You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message

v2.1

by Markus Echterhoff · updated 7 years ago

Notify users about new BuddyPress messages (widget & shortcode)

buddypressmessagenotificationshortcodewidget
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Rank
#18,888
Up61 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 72
70+ reported · High
Total downloads
12.2K
12,203 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
5 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 80+ · ETA ~7d

You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message at a glance

You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message is a WordPress plugin by Markus Echterhoff with 70+ active installs, the #18,888 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.1 came out on Dec 31, 2018, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.0.31. Among the 104 plugins tagged “message”, it ranks #20. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

83 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.05Oct 10Oct 14Oct 19Oct 23Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateYou Have a New (BuddyPress) Message
Nov 5, 20262
Nov 4, 20263
Nov 3, 20266
Nov 2, 20267
Nov 1, 20266
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20263
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20268
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20264
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20264
Oct 10, 20266

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 72 · +1.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.71727374Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202672
Nov 8, 202672
Nov 7, 202672
Nov 5, 202672
Nov 4, 202672
Nov 3, 202672
Nov 2, 202672
Nov 1, 202673
Oct 31, 202674
Oct 30, 202673
Oct 29, 202672
Oct 28, 202671

Rank over time

#18,888 · up 145 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#18.8K#19KOct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#18,888
Nov 8, 2026#18,949
Nov 7, 2026#18,896
Nov 6, 2026#18,891
Nov 5, 2026#18,864
Nov 4, 2026#18,868
Nov 3, 2026#18,827
Nov 2, 2026#18,883
Nov 1, 2026#18,730
Oct 31, 2026#18,652
Oct 30, 2026#18,757
Oct 29, 2026#18,918
Oct 28, 2026#19,033

Growth %

Average +0.12% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-1.37%
Nov 1, 2026-1.35%
Oct 31, 2026+1.37%
Oct 30, 2026+1.39%
Oct 29, 2026+1.41%

Active installs band

70+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.70Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.0.31
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202670+
Nov 8, 202670+
Nov 7, 202670+
Nov 6, 202670+
Nov 5, 202670+
Nov 4, 202670+
Nov 3, 202670+
Nov 2, 202670+
Nov 1, 202670+
Oct 31, 202670+
Oct 30, 202670+
Oct 29, 202670+
Oct 28, 202670+
Oct 27, 202670+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #19033 → #18864Downloads +0%
    • Tested up to 5.0.30 → 5.0.31

Versions in use

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

  • v2.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.1
Requires WordPress
3.6
Tested up to
5.0.31
Requires PHP
–
First released
Mar 12, 2015
Last updated
Dec 31, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message

How many websites use You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message?

You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,888 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message been downloaded?

12,203 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats

When was You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message last updated?

Version 2.1 came out on Dec 31, 2018 (7 years ago).

Is You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message compatible with the latest WordPress?

You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.0.31, 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 You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message still maintained?

Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message have?

5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message?

The plugins most like You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message, by the tags they share, are Shortcode Widget (10K+), Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) (10K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

5 reviews

  • 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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You Have a New (BuddyPress) Message
Estimated installs≈ 72
Reported installs70+
Rating5.0
Reviews5
Total downloads12.2K
AuthorMarkus Echterhoff
First releasedMar 12, 2015
Version2.1
Requires WP3.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 31, 2018

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