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The original was posted on /r/selfhosted by /u/su_ble on 2025-02-21 06:11:20+00:00.
I’ve developed two WordPress plugins because most of the available plugins were too complex for my needs. So, I created very simple plugins that work as intended. Since copying ZIP files around can become cumbersome, I added an update function from a freely available GitHub repository, so the plugin can be updated conveniently through the WordPress interface whenever I push a new version to GitHub.
Now I’m in the position—likely like many others—of wondering: How often is my plugin in use? Since I also own (even two) web trackers, I could track how often the plugin is in use via a URL request during installation or updates.
Would this be perceived as shady by users if I track installations/updates? Would this discourage users from using my plugins? Should one avoid such initiatives?