Downtack Lotteries
Fetches US Lottery data from an external API and displays it via a customizable Gutenberg block and classic widget.
Use with caution
Downtack Lotteries works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Downtack Lotteries stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| lotteries | #6 |
| lottery | #11 |
| usa | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
About Downtack Lotteries
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Downtack Lotteries connects to a configurable API endpoint to retrieve US lottery results and jackpot data, then displays them on your site using a flexible Gutenberg block or classic widget.
Features:
- Displays lottery results organized by state or by game.
- Shows winning numbers, current jackpot, next draw jackpot, and next draw date.
- Supports filtering by specific states and/or games.
- Option to group multiple plays under a single game heading.
- Full custom HTML template with placeholders (
{game_name},{numbers},{jackpot}, etc.). - Conditional template tags:
[if placeholder]...[/if placeholder]. - Iterative template tag:
[plays]...[/plays]to loop over multiple draws. - Custom CSS per widget/block instance.
- Optional bottom HTML area per widget/block instance.
- Configurable date format, jackpot decimal places, thousands separator, and decimal separator.
- Automatic data synchronization via WP-Cron (every 5 minutes).
- Manual sync button in the plugin settings.
External services
This plugin connects to an API to obtain lottery results, it’s needed to show updated information in the included widget.
The service is provided by “Downtack.com”: terms of use.
Installation
- Upload the
downtack-lotteriesfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Downtack.com – Lotteries to enter your API endpoint and API key.
- Click Sync API Data to fetch the initial dataset.
- Add the US Lotteries block via the Gutenberg editor, or the US Lotteries Widget via Appearance > Widgets.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I get an API key?
You need an account at Downtack.com to obtain an API endpoint and key.
How often is the lottery data refreshed?
Data is automatically fetched from the API every 5 minutes via WP-Cron. You can also trigger a manual sync at any time from the plugin settings page.
Can I customize how results are displayed?
Yes. Each block or widget instance supports a custom HTML template with data placeholders. You can also apply custom CSS per instance.
What placeholders are available in the custom template?
{game_name} — Name of the lottery game. {play_name} — Type of draw/play. {draw_date} — Date of the last draw. {numbers} — HTML block of winning numbers. {jackpot} — Current jackpot amount. {next_draw_jackpot} — Estimated next jackpot. {next_draw_date} — Date of the next draw. Wrap content in [if placeholder]...[/if placeholder] to show it only when the value is non-empty. Wrap play rows in [plays]...[/plays] to iterate over multiple draws.
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FAQ
Downtack Lotteries: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Downtack Lotteries free?
Yes. Downtack Lotteries is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Downtack Lotteries safe to use in 2026?
Downtack Lotteries works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Downtack Lotteries?
Downtack Lotteries is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 225 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does Downtack Lotteries work with WordPress 7.1?
Downtack Lotteries is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Downtack Lotteries need?
Downtack Lotteries requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Downtack Lotteries last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 17, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes Downtack Lotteries?
Downtack Lotteries is developed and maintained by downtackcom.
What are the best alternatives to Downtack Lotteries?
The most popular alternatives to Downtack Lotteries are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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