Oswald Lite Extension
This powerful plugin lets you extend the functionality of the Oswald WordPress Theme.
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Oswald Lite Extension shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.1 (latest is 7.1)
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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 Oswald Lite Extension stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blog | >100 |
| modern | >100 |
| portfolio | >100 |
| responsive | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Oswald Lite Extension
From the official readme · v1.0.4.3Description
This powerful and free Oswald Lite Extension plugin allows you to extend the functionality of the free Oswald WordPress Theme. You can easily build one-page layout and manage the entire content using the live WordPress customizer.
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Installation
After downloading the ZIP file,
- Log in to WordPress dashboard panel.
- Go to Plugins Add > New > Upload.
- Click Choose file (Browse) and select the downloaded zip file of the Oswald Lite Extension.
- Click Install Now button.
- Click Activate Plugin button for activating the Oswald Lite Extension.
If the installation does not succeed, please contact us.
Changelog
1.0.4.2
- Minor bug fixes
1.0.4
- Updated plugin description
- Added link to the documentation
- Minor bug fixes
1.0.3
Initial commit
Screenshots
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FAQ
Oswald Lite Extension: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Oswald Lite Extension free?
Yes. Oswald Lite Extension is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Oswald Lite Extension safe to use in 2026?
Oswald Lite Extension shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Oswald Lite Extension?
Oswald Lite Extension is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,138 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 120 times in the last 30 days.
Does Oswald Lite Extension work with WordPress 7.1?
Oswald Lite Extension is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Oswald Lite Extension need?
Oswald Lite Extension requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Oswald Lite Extension last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4.3, was released on April 9, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Oswald Lite Extension?
Oswald Lite Extension is developed and maintained by WP Daddy.
What are the best alternatives to Oswald Lite Extension?
The most popular alternatives to Oswald Lite Extension are SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+ installs), All In One Favicon (60K+ installs) and Gum Addon for Elementor (50K+ installs).
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