AlexaRank
Displays the Alexa traffic rank in the sidebar of your blog via widget interface or anywhere else via function call.
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AlexaRank shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 17 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where AlexaRank stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| alexa | #58 |
| Alexa Rank | #23 |
| statistics | >100 |
| stats | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About AlexaRank
From the official readme · v0.2Description
Displays the Alexa traffic rank in the sidebar of your blog via widget interface or anywhere else via function call. The Plugin comes with 5 different layouts.
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Installation
- Unpack the zipfile alexarank-X.y.zip
- Upload folder
alexarankto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Make cache directory writeable chmod 777
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place
<?php if(function_exists('alexarank_display'))alexarank_display(); ?>in your template or use the sidebar widgets.
Changelog
- v0.2 13.07.2009 fixed css, some templates got brocken thx to sullivan
- v0.1 09.07.2009 initial release
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FAQ
AlexaRank: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is AlexaRank free?
Yes. AlexaRank is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is AlexaRank safe to use in 2026?
AlexaRank shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use AlexaRank?
AlexaRank is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,764 times since it launched in July 2009. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.
Does AlexaRank work with WordPress 7.1?
AlexaRank is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was AlexaRank last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on July 13, 2009 (17 years ago).
Who makes AlexaRank?
AlexaRank is developed and maintained by fliptel.
What are the best alternatives to AlexaRank?
The most popular alternatives to AlexaRank are WP Alexa Flash Briefing (30+ installs), WPMU Fast Verification for… (10+ installs) and Claim Alexa (10+ installs).
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