open-flash-chart-core
This plugin does absolutely nothing except load the core Open Flash Chart PHP library so that all other plugins that utilize it and can all share the same up-to-date version.
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open-flash-chart-core shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where open-flash-chart-core stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| chart | >100 |
| flash | >100 |
| graphs | >100 |
| open-flash-chart | #79 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About open-flash-chart-core
From the official readme · v0.6Description
This plugin does absolutely nothing except load the core Open Flash Chart PHP library so that all other plugins that utilize it and can all share the same up-to-date version.
It also helps minimize potential conflicts between Open Flash Chart powered plugins.
More details at http://sudarmuthu.com/wordpress/open-flash-chart-core
Development
The development of the Plugin happens over at github. If you want to contribute to the Plugin, fork the project at github and send me a pull request.
If you are not familiar with either git or Github then refer to this guide to see how fork and send pull request.
Support
- If you have found a bug/issue or have a feature request, then post them in github issues
- If you have a question about usage or need help to troubleshoot, then post in WordPress forums or leave a comment in Plugins’s home page
- If anything else, then contact me in twitter.
Installation
Upload the file to your WordPress Plugin directory and then activate it from the Plugins page.
Changelog
v0.1 (2008-12-28)
- First Version
v0.2 (2009-01-27)
- Second Version
v0.3 (2009-01-30)
- Third Version
v0.4 (2009-01-31)
- Fourth Version
v0.5 (2013-04-23)
- Fixed a security issue in the library
v0.5.1 (2013-04-23)
- Fixed couple of typos in the readme file
v0.6 (2014-01-27)
- Fixed warnings
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FAQ
open-flash-chart-core: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is open-flash-chart-core free?
Yes. open-flash-chart-core is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is open-flash-chart-core safe to use in 2026?
open-flash-chart-core shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use open-flash-chart-core?
open-flash-chart-core is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,834 times since it launched in January 2009. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.
Does open-flash-chart-core work with WordPress 7.1?
open-flash-chart-core is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was open-flash-chart-core last updated?
The latest version, 0.6, was released on January 27, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes open-flash-chart-core?
open-flash-chart-core is developed and maintained by Sudar Muthu.
What are the best alternatives to open-flash-chart-core?
The most popular alternatives to open-flash-chart-core are wpDataTables (60K+ installs), Pricing Table by Supsystic (10K+ installs) and WP GPX Maps (4K+ installs).
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