Kickstarter Tracker Widget
A widget that displays Kickstarter project status
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Kickstarter Tracker Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (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 Kickstarter Tracker Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| kickstarter | #25 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Kickstarter Tracker Widget
From the official readme · v0.1Description
This widget uses cURL to fetch and parse the summary of a Kickstarter project’s funding metrics.
Features include:
- Displays the number of backers, current amount funded, percentage funded and days left on project.
- Displays a large call to action button in order to promote and help drive traffic to your Kickstater page.
- Customizable widget title name
Requirements:
cURL (http://php.net/manual/en/book.curl.php)
Installation
- Upload the folder containing the plugin files to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Design > Widgets to place widget in sidebar and configure Kickstater project URL
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FAQ
Kickstarter Tracker Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Kickstarter Tracker Widget free?
Yes. Kickstarter Tracker Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Kickstarter Tracker Widget safe to use in 2026?
Kickstarter Tracker Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Kickstarter Tracker Widget?
Kickstarter Tracker Widget is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,903 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.
Does Kickstarter Tracker Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Kickstarter Tracker Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Kickstarter Tracker Widget last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on August 13, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes Kickstarter Tracker Widget?
Kickstarter Tracker Widget is developed and maintained by charto911.
What are the best alternatives to Kickstarter Tracker Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Kickstarter Tracker Widget are WP Crowdfunding (2K+ installs), BC Kickstarter widget (20+ installs) and Track Kickstarter Project (10+ installs).
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