IndexNow vs WP Robots Txt
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
IndexNow leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #329, ahead of WP Robots Txt at #863. Over the last 7 days IndexNow climbed 1 place and WP Robots Txt slipped 3 places. IndexNow has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 100K+ active installs against 40K+ for WP Robots Txt. Downloads this week: IndexNow 4,884 and WP Robots Txt 1,863. Ratings: IndexNow 3.2★ from 47 and WP Robots Txt 5★ from 21 reviews.
| Metric | IndexNow | WP Robots Txt |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #329 ▲ 1 | #863 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 4,884 | 1,863 |
| Rating | 3.2★ (47) | 5★ (21) |
| Last updated | Jun 26, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.4 | 1.3.6 |
| Best rank on record | #329 | #818 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2021 | Mar 2012 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, IndexNow or WP Robots Txt?
By active installs, IndexNow: 100K+ sites run it against 40K+ for WP Robots Txt, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, IndexNow or WP Robots Txt?
IndexNow, at #329 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with WP Robots Txt at #863. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are IndexNow or WP Robots Txt alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.