Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Featured Item Metabox currently ranks #17665 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #17321, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 80+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.2, shipped on Feb 17, 2020 (2,435 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #17665 |
| 2026-09-30 | #17691 |
| 2026-08-31 | #17579 |
| 2026-07-31 | #17498 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 80 |
| 2026-09-30 | 80 |
| 2026-08-31 | 80 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 7 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | HelgaTheViking |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.2 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2020-02-17 |
| Added to directory | 2013-01-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Quickly add a metabox to any post type for marking a post as featured. Toggle featured status even more quickly from the posts lists/ quick edit scre …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Featured Item Metabox?
WordPress.org reports 80+ active installs.
How popular is Featured Item Metabox?
As of October 18, 2026, Featured Item Metabox ranks #17665 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #17321.
When was Featured Item Metabox last updated?
Featured Item Metabox was last updated on February 17, 2020 (version 1.3.2). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Featured Item Metabox?
Featured Item Metabox is developed by HelgaTheViking. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2013.
