Active installs
6K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2976
Peak #2971
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
21.7K
Days tracked
22
1 day▼ 5
7 days▲ 9
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom Global Variables currently ranks #2976 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2971, first reached on Aug 12, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.2, shipped on Mar 22, 2023 (1,241 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | akirak |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.2 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2023-03-22 |
| Added to directory | 2016-04-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easily create custom variables that can be accessed globally in Wordpress and PHP. Retrieval of information is extremely fast, with no database calls.
Frequently asked questions
Is Custom Global Variables a free plugin?
Yes — Custom Global Variables is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Custom Global Variables?
WordPress.org reports 6K+ active installs.
How popular is Custom Global Variables?
As of August 13, 2026, Custom Global Variables ranks #2976 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2971.
When was Custom Global Variables last updated?
Custom Global Variables was last updated on March 22, 2023 (version 1.1.2). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Custom Global Variables?
Custom Global Variables is developed by akirak. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2016.
