LocalDev Switcher
by thewebist · Uncategorized
Also makes 2 other plugins · 200+ installs across the portfolio →
Easily switch between version-controlled plugins/themes and local development versions by toggling in the Plugins and Themes screens.
71 health vs 56 average across 16,378 Uncategorized plugins
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Biggest win: Rating quality
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
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Since 2025-07-29 · 399 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges
41
now · peak 105
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
2
releases in the last 12 months
8mo ago
latest release · v0.8.0
4
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “—”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Modeled within the band wp.org reports; tightens as we track daily.
Install history · since 2025-07-31 · 354 observations
Details
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
No tier crossings observed yet.
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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WP Disables Updates 700+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags D - W WP Easy Uploader 500+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags D
- B BrightLeaf Digital PHP Compatibility Scanner 300+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags B
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