Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator
The Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator plugin enables you to post an entry with selected text of any web-page to your WordPress blog.
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Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 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 & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Internet Explorer 8 Acceler… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| accelerator | #53 |
| ie8 | >100 |
| internet explorer | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator
From the official readme · v1.0Description
The Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator plugin enables you to post an entry with selected text of any web-page to your WordPress blog.
Many a times while browsing the internet we come across text which we would like to blog about. As a solution to this problem, Internet Explorer 8 includes a useful feature called Accelerators. These accelerators enable you to select text and post them immediately.
Installation
- Download the plugin file
- Extract the archive contents to the wp-content/plugins folder i.e. wp-content/plugins/accelerator.php
- Login to WordPress Administration Center
- Activate the plugin
- Goto http://anantgarg.com/wordpress-internet-explorer-8-accelerator/ to generate and add the WordPress Accelerator for your site.
For more details, please visit: http://anantgarg.com/wordpress-internet-explorer-8-accelerator/
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Best Internet Explorer 8 Accelerat… alternatives
All accelerator plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WP Accelerator for Chinese
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FAQ
Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator free?
Yes. Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator safe to use in 2026?
Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator?
Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,704 times since it launched in March 2009. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.
Does Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator work with WordPress 7.1?
Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 21, 2009 (18 years ago).
Who makes Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator?
Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator is developed and maintained by anantgarg.
What are the best alternatives to Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator?
The most popular alternatives to Internet Explorer 8 Accelerator are WP Accelerator for Chinese (100+ installs).
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