Ultimeter – the Ultimate Progress and Goals Meter
by Ben Roberts · Uncategorized
Also makes 5 other plugins · 1.5K+ installs across the portfolio →
Ultimeter - the Ultimate Progress and Goals Meter
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
1K+
≈1.9K estimated
Momentum
+200%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “fundraising”, “progress bar” and “progress” for “celebration”, “unit testing” and “milestones”. “fundraising” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #19. “celebration” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “progress bar” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #19. “unit testing” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “progress” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “milestones” sits at #19 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 58 average across 25,735 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.2%
of downloads still active
At least 1K of 46.1K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,764 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 3 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
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.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 18 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 24 reviews, smoothed to 4.39★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
38
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
18%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| goals | #3 | #7 | 0 |
| goal your tag | #3 | #7 | up 1 |
| round progress bar | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| meter your tag | #3 | #6 | up 6 |
| celebration | #5 | #4 | 0 |
| progress your tag | #11 | #13 | down 1 |
| progress bar your tag | #19 | #16 | down 1 |
| fundraising your tag | #19 | #12 | down 2 |
| unit testing | #13 | #16 | 0 |
| givewp | #15 | #14 | down 1 |
| milestones | #19 | #18 | up 1 |
| our progress bar | #14 | #20 | up 2 |
| animated progress bar | #14 | #18 | down 1 |
| wordpress progress bar | #21 | #19 | up 2 |
28 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 14 listed. 14 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “fundraising”, “progress bar” and “progress” for “celebration”, “unit testing” and “milestones”. “fundraising” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #19. “celebration” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “progress bar” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #19. “unit testing” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “progress” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #11. “milestones” sits at #19 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “progress”. #11 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 2.7K · peaks are release surges
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
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
3
releases in the last 12 months
18d ago
latest release · v3.1.1 · 13 Oct 2026
16
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “1K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 4.3 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 12 Nov 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ streamshub1.8y ago
Ultimeter has been a game-changer for our campaign tracking needs! The plugin is easy to use, highly customizable, and adds a polished, professional look to our website. Setting up our custom meter was straightforward, and it worked seamlessly for our goals. When I encountered an issue with compatibility, their technical support team went above and beyond to assist me. They were responsive, knowledgeable, and provided clear solutions that resolved my problem quickly. Their exceptional customer service truly sets them apart. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with Ultimeter, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and visually engaging way to track progress on their website.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ iwanttobeahelicopter2.2y ago
Does the job and easy to use
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ webtechagency2.5y ago
We had an issue with integration and Ben was able to identify and resolve the issue for us really quickly. Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ siraubsreh3.0y ago
I had a quick turn deadline for a client and purchased Ultimeter to meet the requirement. I identified a bug and within mere hours Ben was able to review and patch the issue. I have rarely had a plugin developer diagnose and remedy an issue so quickly, so I highly recommend this developer! UPDATE: 2 years of excellent support from Ben! He goes ABOVE and beyond to support his product. One of the best developers I have worked with! This topic was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by siraubsreh.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ janpear4.1y ago
We have been using the custom meter feature for over a year and are pleased with how easy it is to create and use on our website for our fundraising events. I had to ask for support for an issue I was having with our website and received a response the same day. They were able to adjust a feature on our website and got the meter working perfectly. Excellent customer service! Easy integration with our WordPress website.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ corybeal4.7y ago
Exactly what I needed for Woocommerce sales progress board. The author was super flexible with a license issue I had.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ euphrosyne9254.9y ago
As a small non-profit, we were looking for something free yet easy to set up, simple to customize just enough that it looks like it belonged on our website, and painless to update daily to show our progress. Ultimeter was exactly what we needed! Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ supership4.9y ago
Hi, Quick and good support when having issues. I had an issue with the Zaiper integration and Ben narrowed it down to my worpress API, which was not enabled. BR Johan This topic was modified 4 years, 7 months ago by supership.
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 5 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.1.1). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 4.9 Ultimeter – the Ultimate Progress and Goals Meter <= 3.0.8 - Authenticated (Editor+) SQL Injection ↗2026-09-23 CVE-2026-95593 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 3.0.8 Patched in 3.1.0
- Patched Medium · 6.1 Freemius <= 2.10.1 - Reflected DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via url Parameter ↗2026-04-30 CVE-2024-13362 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.0.5 Patched in 3.0.7
- 2023-07-18 CVE-2023-33999 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.8.2 Patched in 2.8.3
- 2019-02-25 Missing Authorization Affects < 1.9.3 Patched in 1.9.3
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.8.3
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 2 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
4 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ! Has a FAQ Only 1 question in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 1 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("great for"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Gravity Forms, Zapier.
- ✓ Headings and lists 2 headings and 2 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,836 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2022-06-29 700+ → 1K+ up
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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WBD Progress Bar For Gutenberg 200+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B -
Juno – Progress Bar Block 50+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
Goal Progress Tracker 40+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
Circle Progress Bar Block 30+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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