Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Retro Game Emulator currently ranks #12667 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #12326, first reached on Aug 21, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.1, shipped on Jan 3, 2021 (2,114 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #12667 |
| 2026-09-30 | #12530 |
| 2026-08-31 | #12330 |
| 2026-07-31 | #12446 |
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 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-30 | 3 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Garrett Grimm |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.1 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2021-01-03 |
| Added to directory | 2016-03-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Retro Game Emulator adds a NES player on your site via a shortcode in any post or page.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Retro Game Emulator?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Retro Game Emulator?
As of October 18, 2026, Retro Game Emulator ranks #12667 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #12326.
When was Retro Game Emulator last updated?
Retro Game Emulator was last updated on January 3, 2021 (version 1.3.1). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Retro Game Emulator?
Retro Game Emulator is developed by Garrett Grimm. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2016.
