Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Insert Special Characters currently ranks #3733 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3730, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 3K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 36 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 23% versus the month before (29/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.3, shipped on Sep 15, 2026 (32 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #3733 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3753 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3766 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3782 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 3,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,000 |
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 | 46 |
| 2026-09-30 | 39 |
| 2026-08-31 | 31 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40 |
| 2026-06-30 | 49 |
| 2026-05-31 | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 25 |
| 2026-03-31 | 39 |
| 2026-02-28 | 14 |
| 2026-01-31 | 9 |
| 2025-12-31 | 12 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 28 |
| 2025-09-30 | 47 |
| 2025-08-31 | 9 |
| 2025-07-31 | 18 |
| 2025-06-30 | 26 |
| 2025-05-31 | 15 |
| 2025-04-30 | 19 |
| 2025-03-31 | 33 |
| 2025-02-28 | 17 |
| 2025-01-31 | 21 |
| 2024-12-31 | 13 |
| 2024-11-30 | 19 |
| 2024-10-31 | 36 |
| 2024-09-30 | 83 |
| 2024-08-31 | 8 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | 10up |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.3 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-15 |
| Added to directory | 2019-08-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A Special Character inserter for the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg).
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Insert Special Characters?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Insert Special Characters?
As of October 17, 2026, Insert Special Characters ranks #3733 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3730.
When was Insert Special Characters last updated?
Insert Special Characters was last updated on September 15, 2026 (version 1.1.3). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Insert Special Characters?
Insert Special Characters is developed by 10up. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2019.
