Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Prevent Skype Overwriting currently ranks #24450 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #24073, first reached on Aug 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v0.1, shipped on Oct 19, 2011 (5,478 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #24450 |
| 2026-09-30 | #24639 |
| 2026-08-31 | #24499 |
| 2026-07-31 | #24545 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 30 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-28 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-28 | 2 |
| 2025-08-28 | 1 |
| 2025-07-30 | 1 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1 |
| 2025-02-26 | 1 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2 |
| 2024-12-28 | 1 |
| 2024-11-27 | 1 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2 |
| 2024-08-29 | 1 |
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Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2011-10-19 |
| Added to directory | 2011-10-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin adds a simple meta code which prevents Skype from hijacking your site and overwriting all phone numbers with their widget.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Prevent Skype Overwriting?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
How popular is Prevent Skype Overwriting?
As of October 17, 2026, Prevent Skype Overwriting ranks #24450 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #24073.
When was Prevent Skype Overwriting last updated?
Prevent Skype Overwriting was last updated on October 19, 2011 (version 0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Prevent Skype Overwriting?
Prevent Skype Overwriting is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2011.
