Plugin Dependencies

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1. ★★★★★ Gahapati

   9.9y ago

   This plugin — with its companion Known Plugin Dependencies — offers basic, and that is to say: robust — plugin dependency information and handling. This core functionality is missing from WP Core, unfortunately. I’ve seen plugin developers role out all kinds of dependency notification mechanisms on their own, which would not be needed, if this — or something very similar to this — were to become part of WP Core. Of course, there is the TGM Plugin Activation library out there, which may look like the real deal. But then, for a simple dependency notification in a simple plugin, this would seem way too complex and unnecessary. So, where can I vote for this? P.S.: Would one of the devs care to update the compatibility info in the read-me file?

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2. ★★★★★ moneer99

   10.6y ago

   This plugin should be WordPress core functionality. Thanks

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3. ★★★★★ Adrian Mörchen

   11.3y ago

   Should be WordPress core functionality.

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4. ★★★★★ blpraveen

   11.6y ago

   Exactly what I was looking at this should be present in wordpress by default not as plugin/extension. Thanks

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5. ★★★★★ antongorodezkiy

   12.0y ago

   Useful, thanks

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6. ★★★★★ webkod3r

   12.2y ago

   Wow… just that I’m looking for.

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7. ★★★★★ Jason Judge

   13.2y ago

   This needs to be a core function of WP. It is especially useful when developing large projects, and the custom code is split into a handful of plugins to handle distinct functionality. Being able to handle dependencies like this avoids many white screens and scratching of heads.

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 7.2.16 · WP 5.3

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-08-31 200+ → 100+ down after 1132 days in tier
2. 2023-07-26 300+ → 200+ down after 1 days in tier
3. 2023-07-25 200+ → 300+ up after 3 days in tier
4. 2023-07-22 300+ → 200+ down after 3 days in tier
5. 2023-07-19 200+ → 300+ up after 2 days in tier
6. 2023-07-17 300+ → 200+ down

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).

• Stock Dependencies for WooCommerce 100+ installs · 4.2★ · 1 shared tag B
• K Known Plugin Dependencies 10+ installs · 4.0★ · 1 shared tag D

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Plugin Dependencies: 100+ active installs, 5.0★ (7 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/plugin-dependencies