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Hello Dolly

WordPressWordPress pluginGPL-compatible (WordPress directory)

Source description: “This is not just a plugin, it symbolizes the hope and enthusiasm of an entire generation summed up…” Deployment: WordPress 4.6 / PHP not specified. Listed version 1.7.2. 600,000 active installations reported by WordPress.org.

By Matt Mullenweg · Last checked Oct 20, 2026

About Hello Dolly

Hello Dolly is maintained by Matt Mullenweg. The official source lists it as a WordPress plugin for WordPress. Recorded deployment prerequisites: WordPress 4.6 / PHP not specified. The developer directory reports testing through WordPress 6.9.10. This compatibility declaration is separate from the minimum version and is not a BuyPHP installation test. The directory reports 600,000 active installations. This adoption figure is not a review score or an endorsement. The source-listed version at this metadata check is 1.7.2. The recorded license is GPL-compatible (WordPress directory). Core code permissions do not establish the price of premium editions, hosting, external APIs or support. Use the attributed source links below to verify current terms.

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Active installations: 600000
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Classification:
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License: GPL-compatible (WordPress directory)
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Minimum php: false
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Minimum wordpress: 4.6
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Name: Hello Dolly
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Platform: WordPress
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Source api: https://api.wordpress.org/plugins/info/1.2/?action=plugin_information&request%5Bslug%5D=hello-dolly
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Support threads: 0
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Support threads resolved: 0
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Tested wordpress: 6.9.10
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Type: WordPress plugin
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