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Hotfix

by Mark Jaquith

4.7★ (18 ratings)  ·  Current rank #3517

Active installs
4K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#3517
Peak #3503
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
445.3K
Days tracked
37
1 day
7 days
30 days▼ 4
90 days

Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Hotfix currently ranks #3517 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #3503, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.4, shipped on May 28, 2026 (95 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.

Ranking history

Ranking history — data table
DateRanking history
2026-08-31#3517
2026-07-31#3510

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Active installs

Active installs — data table
DateActive installs
2026-08-314,000
2026-07-314,000

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Downloads per day

Details

AuthorMark Jaquith
Current version1.4
Versions released15
Last updated2026-05-28
Added to directory2011-02-08
Requires WordPress3.0+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-07-23
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Description

Provides unofficial fixes for selected WordPress bugs, so you don't have to wait for the next WordPress core release.

Frequently asked questions

How many websites use Hotfix?

WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.

How popular is Hotfix?

As of August 31, 2026, Hotfix ranks #3517 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3503.

When was Hotfix last updated?

Hotfix was last updated on May 28, 2026 (version 1.4). It has shipped 15 releases in total.

Who makes Hotfix?

Hotfix is developed by Mark Jaquith. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2011.