MainWP Child vs Modular Connector
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
MainWP Child leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #86, ahead of Modular Connector at #830. Over the last 7 days MainWP Child held its place and Modular Connector climbed 2 places. MainWP Child has the largest install base, roughly 18× the next: 700K+ active installs against 40K+ for Modular Connector. Downloads this week: MainWP Child 419,444 and Modular Connector 4,213. Ratings: MainWP Child 5★ from 71 and Modular Connector 5★ from 133 reviews.
| Metric | MainWP Child | Modular Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #86 ▬ | #830 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 419,444 | 4,213 |
| Rating | 5★ (71) | 5★ (133) |
| Last updated | Oct 29, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.4 | 3.4.0 |
| Best rank on record | #86 | #830 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2013 | Feb 2023 |
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, MainWP Child or Modular Connector?
By active installs, MainWP Child: 700K+ sites run it against 40K+ for Modular Connector, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, MainWP Child or Modular Connector?
MainWP Child, at #86 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Modular Connector at #830. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are MainWP Child or Modular Connector 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.