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Permalink Finder Plugin

Rated 4.77
#ratings 53 ratings
Download  40,525 times
Updated 8 Feb 2013  
Never get a 404 page not found again. If you have restructured or moved your blog, this plugin will find the right post or page every time.
Version: 2.2   Added: 30 Sep 2009
Tested with WP version: 3.5.1  

WP System Health

Rated 4.77
#ratings 47 ratings
Download  52,964 times
Updated 26 Jan 2013  
Comprehensive Overview for your WordPress Parameter and Server Performance.
Version: 1.4.0   Added: 18 Jun 2009
Tested with WP version: 3.5.1  
Artisteer - Wordpress Theme Generator

Image Widget

Rated 4.77
#ratings 236 ratings
Download  777,830 times
Updated 19 Mar 2013  
A simple image widget that uses the native WordPress media manager to add image widgets to your site.
Version: 4.0.7   Added: 26 Jul 2008
Tested with WP version: 3.6  

Simple Image Sizes

Rated 4.76
#ratings 49 ratings
Download  50,046 times
Updated 4 May 2013  
Add options in media setting page for images sizes
Version: 2.4.3   Added: 03 Mar 2011
Tested with WP version: 3.5.1  

BulletProof Security

Rated 4.76
#ratings 504 ratings
Download  694,641 times
Updated 6 Jun 2013  
WordPress Website Security Protection. Website security protection against: XSS, RFI, CRLF, CSRF, Base64, Code Injection and SQL Injection hacking...
Version: .48.7   Added: 29 Apr 2010
Tested with WP version: 3.5.1  

Widgets on Pages

Rated 4.76
#ratings 167 ratings
Download  119,645 times
Updated 4 Nov 2012  
The easy way to Add Widgets or Sidebars to Posts and Pages by shortcodes or template tags.
Version: 0.0.12   Added: 20 Apr 2010
Tested with WP version: 3.4.2  

WordPress Form Manager

Rated 4.75
#ratings 71 ratings
Download  144,670 times
Updated 25 May 2013  
Put custom forms into posts and pages using shortcodes. Download submissions in .csv format.
Version: 1.6.41   Added: 13 Apr 2011
Tested with WP version: 3.3.2  

Simple Local Avatars

Rated 4.75
#ratings 106 ratings
Download  127,544 times
Updated 3 Jun 2013  
Adds an avatar upload field to user profiles. Generates requested sizes on demand just like Gravatar!
Version: 2.0   Added: 17 Jan 2011
Tested with WP version: 3.6  

Meteor Slides

Rated 4.75
#ratings 273 ratings
Download  250,300 times
Updated 21 Jan 2013  
Easily create responsive slideshows with WordPress that are mobile friendly and simple to customize.
Version: 1.5.1   Added: 21 Jun 2010
Tested with WP version: 3.5.1  

WP SlimStat

Rated 4.75
#ratings 385 ratings
Download  448,598 times
Updated 4 Jun 2013  
A powerful real-time web analytics plugin for Wordpress.
Version: 3.2.2   Added: 12 Apr 2010
Tested with WP version: 3.6  
Artisteer - Wordpress Theme Generator