Hotfix
by Mark Jaquith · WordPress.org page
Hotfix has 4,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 445,341 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 28, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Hotfix at a glance
Is Hotfix well maintained?
Hotfix reviews and ratings
18 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Details
Provides unofficial fixes for selected WordPress bugs, so you don't have to wait for the next WordPress core release.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- bugs
- hotfix
- update
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- Version
- 1.4
- Last updated
- May 28, 2026
- First published
- Feb 8, 2011
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Hotfix FAQ
How many active installs does Hotfix have?
WordPress.org reports 4,000+ active installs for Hotfix as of September 7, 2026.
Is Hotfix still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on May 28, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Hotfix free?
Hotfix is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.