Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Big Boom Alert Bar currently ranks #14817 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #14506, first reached on Aug 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 12% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.4, shipped on May 26, 2022 (1,617 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #14817 |
| 2026-09-30 | #14670 |
| 2026-08-31 | #14595 |
| 2026-07-31 | #14710 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | bigboomdesign |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2022-05-26 |
| Added to directory | 2015-11-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds an alert message to your site's front end, anywhere within the site layout
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Big Boom Alert Bar?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Big Boom Alert Bar?
As of October 29, 2026, Big Boom Alert Bar ranks #14817 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #14506.
When was Big Boom Alert Bar last updated?
Big Boom Alert Bar was last updated on May 26, 2022 (version 1.4). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Big Boom Alert Bar?
Big Boom Alert Bar is developed by bigboomdesign. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2015.
