Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Lightning Advanced Unit currently ranks #4220 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4192, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.4.1, shipped on Jan 4, 2022 (1,701 days ago) — release #43 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #4220 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4220 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4209 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 8 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
| 2025-08-31 | 3 |
| 2025-07-31 | 6 |
| 2025-06-30 | 4 |
| 2025-05-31 | 3 |
| 2025-04-30 | 4 |
| 2025-03-31 | 5 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2 |
| 2025-01-31 | 6 |
| 2024-12-31 | 4 |
| 2024-11-30 | 4 |
| 2024-10-31 | 6 |
| 2024-09-30 | 15 |
| 2024-08-31 | 7 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Hidekazu Ishikawa |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.4.1 |
| Versions released | 43 |
| Last updated | 2022-01-04 |
| Added to directory | 2016-06-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This is a plug-ins that extend the functionality of the theme "Lightning".
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Lightning Advanced Unit?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Lightning Advanced Unit?
As of September 1, 2026, Lightning Advanced Unit ranks #4220 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4192.
When was Lightning Advanced Unit last updated?
Lightning Advanced Unit was last updated on January 4, 2022 (version 3.4.1). It has shipped 43 releases in total.
Who makes Lightning Advanced Unit?
Lightning Advanced Unit is developed by Hidekazu Ishikawa. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2016.
