MainWP Child vs WP Remote
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 WP Remote at #939. Over the last 7 days MainWP Child held its place and WP Remote climbed 3 places. MainWP Child has the largest install base, roughly 23× the next: 700K+ active installs against 30K+ for WP Remote. Downloads this week: MainWP Child 403,026 and WP Remote 1,516. Ratings: MainWP Child 5★ from 70 and WP Remote 4.6★ from 74 reviews.
| Metric | MainWP Child | WP Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #86 ▬ | #939 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 403,026 | 1,516 |
| Rating | 5★ (70) | 4.6★ (74) |
| Last updated | Sep 9, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.2 | 6.72 |
| Best rank on record | #86 | #936 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2013 | Jun 2010 |
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 WP Remote?
By active installs, MainWP Child: 700K+ sites run it against 30K+ for WP Remote, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, MainWP Child or WP Remote?
MainWP Child, at #86 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with WP Remote at #939. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are MainWP Child or WP Remote 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.