Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget currently ranks #12549 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #12255, first reached on Aug 21, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 3% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v1.8, shipped on Mar 3, 2022 (1,697 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #12549 |
| 2026-09-30 | #12417 |
| 2026-08-31 | #12316 |
| 2026-07-31 | #12432 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 6 |
| 2026-09-30 | 8 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | OTWthemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2022-03-03 |
| Added to directory | 2014-05-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Create Dropcaps. Nice and easy interface. Insert anywhere in your site - page/post editor, sidebars, template files.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget?
As of October 25, 2026, Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget ranks #12549 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #12255.
When was Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget last updated?
Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget was last updated on March 3, 2022 (version 1.8). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget?
Dropcaps Shortcode and Widget is developed by OTWthemes. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2014.
