Zendesk Support for WordPress
v1.8.5by zendesk_official · updated 3 years ago
Bring the helpdesk into your blog
- Rank
- #5,239
- Down21 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,650
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 141.3K
- 141,274 all-time
- Rating
- 2.0/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Zendesk Support for WordPress at a glance
Zendesk Support for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by zendesk_official with 1K+ active installs, the #5,239 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 34 times, 44% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.8.5 came out on Sep 5, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. It leads the 10 plugins tagged “zendesk”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats708 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Zendesk Support for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 13 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,646 · -9.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,646 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,651 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,655 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,654 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,646 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,652 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,644 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,651 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,656 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,657 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,662 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,827 |
Rank over time
#5,239 · down 28 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,239 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,218 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,224 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,223 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,228 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,248 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,223 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,241 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,205 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,208 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,203 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,214 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,211 |
Growth %
Average -0.87% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.03% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5214 → #5223
- Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.893%
- v1.76.6%
- v1.50.8%
Rating trend
2.0★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9.2
- Tested up to
- 6.3.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 31, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 5, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Zendesk Support for WordPress
How many websites use Zendesk Support for WordPress?
Zendesk Support for WordPress is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,239 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Zendesk Support for WordPress been downloaded?
141,274 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 34 times. See download stats
When was Zendesk Support for WordPress last updated?
Version 1.8.5 came out on Sep 5, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release
Is Zendesk Support for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Zendesk Support for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.3.14, 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.
Does Zendesk Support for WordPress have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Zendesk Support for WordPress up to date. See its security record
Is Zendesk Support for WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Zendesk Support for WordPress have?
2.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 14% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Zendesk Support for WordPress?
The plugins most like Zendesk Support for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Customer Support Ticket System & Helpdesk (400+), SupportCandy (10K+) and JS Help Desk (7K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.0
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 57%
- Positive
- 14%4–5★
- Mixed
- 14%3★
- Critical
- 71%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,650 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 2.0 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 141.3K |
| Author | zendesk_official |
| First released | May 31, 2011 |
| Version | 1.8.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.9.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 5, 2023 |
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