Active installs
4K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#3619
Peak #3614
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
197.3K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Drop Shadow Boxes currently ranks #3619 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3614, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.7.15, shipped on Nov 29, 2024 (617 days ago) — release #41 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
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Details
| Author | Steve Henty |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.15 |
| Versions released | 41 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-29 |
| Added to directory | 2012-07-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Highlight important content on your posts and pages inside a box with a drop shadow.
Frequently asked questions
Is Drop Shadow Boxes a free plugin?
Yes — Drop Shadow Boxes is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Drop Shadow Boxes?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Drop Shadow Boxes?
As of August 8, 2026, Drop Shadow Boxes ranks #3619 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3614.
When was Drop Shadow Boxes last updated?
Drop Shadow Boxes was last updated on November 29, 2024 (version 1.7.15). It has shipped 41 releases in total.
Who makes Drop Shadow Boxes?
Drop Shadow Boxes is developed by Steve Henty. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2012.