Holy cow… 1 million downloads

08 July 2009 Joost de Valk 88 comments, leave your own!

This is so humbling... I just logged in to my Mint installation, to see that the combined total downloads for my plugins on WordPress.org have crossed 1 million... Check the screenshot:

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85 Responses to “Holy cow… 1 million downloads”

  1. By Roel Willems Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 15:02

    Congrats Joost,

    Great achievement, I'm guessing this means there are a lot of happy plugin users out there!

  2. By Chris Wallace Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 15:02

    Poor little RSS shortcode download... all the way at the bottom. :)

  3. By jonathan Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 15:03

    Congratulations! Your contribution to the WP community deserves recognition. Thanks for all the hard work you've put into building and maintaining all these great plugins!

  4. By Gary Robinson Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 15:05

    Congratulations, quite a milestone.

    Is there a part of you, even a tiny bit, that wishes you'd charged even a minimal fee for each download? :)

    Joking aside, for a relatively non-techie blog owner like myself your plug-ins have been a great help, thank you

  5. By Julius Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 15:16

    Congratulations for a job well done! I'm a sociable plugin user and let me tell you that I'm indeed a satisfied customer.

    Keep it up and more power to you my friend!

  6. By Zendevi Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 15:21

    Congrats Joost! You have me to thank personally for at least a dozen of those :)

  7. By Sumesh Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 15:22

    Worthy, considering all the work you've done :) Let's see how long it takes to hit 2 million...

    As much as 1 mn downloads is amazing, I think the WP community, or more specifically the less-knowledgable users, are abusing or disrespecting developers in several ways. I see this all the time, I wish Matt & Co. took the time to educate users on the importance and kindness of devs who spend time for nothing (except appreciation and the odd donation, I guess).

    I'm not a plugin dev myself, but I think you'll agree, Joost.

  8. By Hirvesh Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 15:23

    It's no wonder Joost...after all, you always offer quality downloads!

  9. By Joni Gunneweg Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 15:44

    Congrats.. love the plug-ins, keep up the great work :)!

  10. By Roseli A. Bakar Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 15:50

    Congrats Yoast. What a milestone for you !

  11. By yudi Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 15:53

    good job Yoast... keep creative

  12. By Les Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 15:55

    I never had any doubts! Superb and well worth a hearty CONGRATULATIONS!

  13. By Linda Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 16:05

    Congratulations! That means there's a lot of happy plugin users out there... and quite a list also... I gotta try some of these... wasn't aware of all of 'em...

    Thanx for all your hard work and contributions!

  14. By Alwin Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 16:19

    Thanks for creating various plugins. These plugins have help a lot of bloggers like me
    You have done a greate job
    Alwin Chuah ( Malaysia)

  15. By Dominating Niches Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 16:42

    Wow, that is SOOooooooooooo. Cool.

    How long did it take you to hit 1 Million?????????

  16. By Jean Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 16:51

    How long does it take you to create one plugin? What is the total amount of work hours standing behind those 1mil downloads? Just curious... :)

  17. By steve macleod Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 16:52

    One million, what an astonishing achievement.

    Well done mate, the d/ls are excellent btw.

  18. By just Guido Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 16:53

    That's because they're awesome sauce. ;-)
    Thanks for making them, hope you'll keep them going.

  19. By Dragon Blogger Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 17:10

    Congrats, I know I use several of those plug-ins across my 3 blogs

  20. By Pallab Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 19:10

    Congrats. I use many of your plugins on my blog.

  21. By Pawan Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 19:32

    Congrats ... you have been real helpful in setting up my website :-)

  22. By Wordsmoker Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 19:34

    You sound surprised at this! I've never had a problem with any of your plugins, and sometimes consider you the pinnacle of all human achievement.

    Yes. All Human Achievement.

    :-)

  23. By Champi Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 20:27

    Nice results :), congrats..

  24. By i.nconspicuo.us Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 20:28

    That is because you have the best plugins. Most user-friendly, self-explanatory and easy-to-use.

    Keep up the good work buddy!

  25. By Nicholas Z. Cardot Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 20:54

    Congratulations! Keep up the great work and I'm sure you'll be at 2 million in no time! LOL.

  26. By Yvon Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 22:35

    don't you wish you had a nickel for each of those downloads? that would be $50,000!

  27. By Ahmed Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 22:37

    You have some good plugins thats why all download it

    iwsih you can hit 10 m

  28. By Daniel Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 22:50

    Greets and congratulations! Your Plugins are really great! I am using the sociable tool! Well done! Keep up the good work!

  29. By Andy Ghozali Wed, July 8th, 2009 at 22:55

    I use at least 3 of those :P thanks a bunch mate.

  30. By Referáty Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 01:50

    Congrats! You are very good programmer btw ;)

  31. By Hooshmand Moslemi Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 01:58

    WOW!

    This is awesome stuff! Congratulation!

    Just keep up the good work!

    Cheers!

    Hooshmand Moslemi

  32. By Damon Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 02:19

    Congratulation, you earned it!
    Keep it coming!

  33. By HanaDaddy Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 03:32

    I am using your sociable too! and it's the best social plugin that I tried. Thank you

  34. By Patrick Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 07:57

    Congratulations with this great achievement!

    I have used your plugins more then once. Great work and many thanks!

    Looking forward to thanking you in person at WordCampNL.

    Cheers,

    Patrick

  35. By Michael Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 08:28

    Congrats Joost, I am not surprised though. Love your plug ins and your work. They have been a huge help to my blog so thanks for that.

    Michael

  36. By Scott Prehoda Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 12:03

    Congrats! You have definitely helped my poor little blog get up and running!

  37. By Andy in Tenerife Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 13:35

    Well done, I think I am using a couple - need to have a look and check.

    Why oh why did you not charge everyone a measly dollar??!!!! - Just kidding but do your plugins all have a link back to one of your sites?

  38. By Zemalf Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 14:31

    Congrats Joost! I've been heavy user of many of your plugins since I discovered them. Keep up the good work - I think it'll be 2M in no time :)

  39. By Matt Inertia Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 14:58

    Im pretty sure 50% of those are me?!

  40. By Adam W. Warner Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 15:04

    Congrats! By the way, is there any way to filter plugins on the repository by plugin author?

  41. By LiveInformant Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 16:31

    Congrats man, that's awesome.

    I don't really follow your blog but I use your "WordPress SEO" article religiously. So I would like to believe I played a small part in your success. ;)

  42. By Dirk Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 16:52

    Sociable rocks! :)

  43. By Karl Foxley Thu, July 9th, 2009 at 21:55

    That is an amazing achievement... congrats!

  45. By wongsableng Fri, July 10th, 2009 at 07:34

    Congratulations for a job well done, keep posting

  46. By Pirincho Crespo Fri, July 10th, 2009 at 07:34

    Congratulations! and thank you. I use many of your plugins.

  47. By Bunlin Fri, July 10th, 2009 at 08:15

    Thanks for plugins.

  48. By [keyword deleted] Fri, July 10th, 2009 at 09:27

    Congratulations joost! Keep making those awesome plugins.

  49. By Taufiq Hasan Fri, July 10th, 2009 at 11:04

    Congrats!!! Nice Plugins!!

  50. By Catzie Fri, July 10th, 2009 at 15:33

    Wow, congratulations. :D Keep up the good work. :)

  51. By Hugo Fri, July 10th, 2009 at 23:20

    Gefeliciflapstaart! Houden zo!

  52. By Greg Sat, July 11th, 2009 at 13:07

    Wow - that is an incredible achievement. You should feel proud to have achieved so much

  53. By Vassilis Mastorostergios Sat, July 11th, 2009 at 16:51

    Others are happy when they reach 1 million visitors and there you got 1 million DOWNLOADS. Congrats and keep up the good work :)

  54. By maria Sat, July 11th, 2009 at 18:36

    Wow, congratulations

  55. By Henri Sat, July 11th, 2009 at 18:49

    Up to the 2 million. Congrats, Joost!

  56. By Denis Sat, July 11th, 2009 at 19:59

    Congrats! 1 million is indeed a milestone to be proud of. I use more than a few of your plugins on my various sites.

    Thanks for all the hard work.

  57. By zeldman Sun, July 12th, 2009 at 03:48

    Congratulations! And well deserved. You do wonderful work.

  58. By webmaster9 Sun, July 12th, 2009 at 09:53

    Congratulations! You deserved it.

  59. By Bob Greaker Sun, July 12th, 2009 at 18:05

    It's because you construct a great plugin - highly useful and never fails
    Keep up the good work and keep humble.
    BobG

  60. By 24Seven Sun, July 12th, 2009 at 19:54

    With the impact that your plugins have in the WP community it is surprising that the total count is not higher. You can count us as users and aspiring coders to your level. Keep up the GREAT job and can't wait to see whats next!

  61. By The Ski Bum Sun, July 12th, 2009 at 23:43

    I was going to say they should be higher numbers too. I use so many of these I though everyone else did to. I guess only serious blog heads know what to use.
    I wish there was a better way to keep track of them all in 2.8

  62. By Oliver Schlöbe Sun, July 12th, 2009 at 23:45

    You wouldn't even need Mint to have your total plugin downloads summed. wp.org does it for you too: http://wordpress.org/profile/joostdevalk/

  63. By Ainun Nazieb Mon, July 13th, 2009 at 05:17

    Congratulations!

    Keep up the good work and create more fantastic plugins!
    ;)

  64. By CDO Guide Mon, July 13th, 2009 at 09:24

    wwwoowww...congrats to u..u are doing greet to those plug in u made..waiting for the new and upgrade plug ins..:-)

  65. By maria Mon, July 13th, 2009 at 09:55

    Congratulation, you earned it!
    Keep it coming!

  66. By Malene Mon, July 13th, 2009 at 14:56

    Well done! Fair play from a happy user

  67. By King Mon, July 13th, 2009 at 18:56

    Thanks for all your plugins. Looking forward for more...

  68. By Web Design Showroom Tue, July 14th, 2009 at 08:32

    A big congrats to you my friend. I, like many others, appreciate all the hard work you put into developing your plugins...and there free!...I just can't get over the kindness and dedication of people like you to produce work that really helps the community.

    It really is a happy place being a web designer in the WordPress Community

  69. By Aris Kuckovic Tue, July 14th, 2009 at 11:26

    I think a congratulations is in place :D
    Keep up the good work

    /Aris Kuckovic

  70. By Faisal Rahadian Tue, July 14th, 2009 at 19:33

    keep good working and congrats!! I use some of yours plugin

  71. By xbox gamer Tue, July 14th, 2009 at 21:30

    Good work Joost, i have at least three from that list! Over a million downloads is quite some achievment

  72. By Liane YoungBlogger Wed, July 15th, 2009 at 11:27

    Wow. That's an amazing feat! :D

  73. By MrGroove Thu, July 16th, 2009 at 01:23

    Congrats and... Thank you. ;)

  74. By scottbothel Thu, July 16th, 2009 at 16:14

    Rock on! You are greatly appreciated!

  75. By hendra Mon, July 20th, 2009 at 06:31

    Wowow !!!!

    thank you for sharing all this wonderfull plugins, sory can't donate yet

  76. By CMS Themes Mon, July 20th, 2009 at 09:25

    Wow great achivement Yoast!
    Hope you can release a free WordPress theme too hehehe

  77. By Muhammad Noer Fri, July 24th, 2009 at 10:52

    Great work Joost. Thank you for sharing all your hard work to the WordPress community.

  78. By jooleeo Fri, July 24th, 2009 at 21:12

    im part of that million, good work.

  79. By Ryan Mon, July 27th, 2009 at 03:40

    My personal favorite is 'Google Analytics for WordPress'. One million thats great, your software is great...

  80. By Actiecode Tue, August 11th, 2009 at 10:15

    We use 12 of your plugins on some ofl our websites. Especially thanks for Sociable!

  81. By Rudi Mortensen Sun, August 16th, 2009 at 17:25

    Wauw, that´s alot m8...

    Keep up the very good work, you are doing.

  82. By Bewod Thu, August 27th, 2009 at 17:19

    Whoot, gratz, .... i'm one of it ! (maybe more than one in fact...!)

  83. By Roy Sat, October 10th, 2009 at 05:52

    Congratulations. A thanks from one of the users of Sociable and Canonical URL's plugin.

    You're plugins are simple to install, and works perfectly. :)

  84. By SEO Specilaist Wed, October 21st, 2009 at 13:49

    wow, awesome, Congrats Joost, you deserve this. Hope to get some new plugin soon :)

  85. By Lauryan Feijen Thu, November 26th, 2009 at 14:35

    Good to see that, i'm using a few of them at my site now, thank you!

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