Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Word Balloon currently ranks #1968 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1901, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 41 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 78% versus the month before (186/day).
- The latest release, v4.23.2, shipped on Aug 22, 2026 (58 days ago) — release #218 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #1968 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1949 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1919 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1909 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 35 |
| 2026-09-30 | 42 |
| 2026-08-31 | 113 |
| 2026-07-31 | 97 |
| 2026-06-30 | 15 |
| 2026-05-31 | 13 |
| 2026-04-30 | 19 |
| 2026-03-31 | 14 |
| 2026-02-28 | 15 |
| 2026-01-31 | 32 |
| 2025-12-31 | 12 |
| 2025-11-30 | 17 |
| 2025-10-31 | 18 |
| 2025-09-30 | 22 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | YAHMAN |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.23.2 |
| Versions released | 218 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-22 |
| Added to directory | 2018-03-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.9.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Support for Block editor(Gutenberg) & Classic Editor.You will easy to add speech balloon in your post.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Word Balloon?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Word Balloon?
As of October 19, 2026, Word Balloon ranks #1968 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1901.
When was Word Balloon last updated?
Word Balloon was last updated on August 22, 2026 (version 4.23.2). It has shipped 218 releases in total.
Who makes Word Balloon?
Word Balloon is developed by YAHMAN. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2018.
