Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Alligator Popup currently ranks #5108 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5099, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 9 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 29% versus the month before (7/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.0, shipped on Jun 23, 2025 (481 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #5108 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5134 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5149 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5113 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 7 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 8 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 8 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | cubecolour |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.0 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-23 |
| Added to directory | 2013-10-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Add popups to your site. Add links to pages/posts via a shortcode which will be opened in a popup browser window.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Alligator Popup?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Alligator Popup?
As of October 16, 2026, Alligator Popup ranks #5108 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5099.
When was Alligator Popup last updated?
Alligator Popup was last updated on June 23, 2025 (version 2.0.0). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Alligator Popup?
Alligator Popup is developed by cubecolour. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2013.
