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Retro Game Emulator

by Garrett Grimm

4.5★ (4 ratings)  ·  Current rank #12359

Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#12359
Peak #12326
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
18.8K
Days tracked
38
1 day▼ 29
7 days▼ 14
30 days▲ 88
90 days

Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Retro Game Emulator currently ranks #12359 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #12326, first reached on Aug 21, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.3.1, shipped on Jan 3, 2021 (2,067 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.

Ranking history

Ranking history — data table
DateRanking history
2026-09-01#12359
2026-08-31#12330
2026-07-31#12446

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Active installs

Active installs — data table
DateActive installs
2026-09-01200
2026-08-31200
2026-07-31200

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Downloads per day

Details

AuthorGarrett Grimm
Current version1.3.1
Versions released6
Last updated2021-01-03
Added to directory2016-03-06
Requires WordPress3.5+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-07-23
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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 September 1, 2026, Retro Game Emulator ranks #12359 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.