Modular Connector 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
Modular Connector leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #854, ahead of WP Remote at #939. Over the last 7 days Modular Connector climbed 3 places and WP Remote climbed 3 places. Modular Connector has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 40K+ active installs against 30K+ for WP Remote. Downloads this week: Modular Connector 11,861 and WP Remote 1,516. Ratings: Modular Connector 5★ from 127 and WP Remote 4.6★ from 74 reviews.
| Metric | Modular Connector | WP Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #854 ▲ 3 | #939 ▲ 3 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11,861 | 1,516 |
| Rating | 5★ (127) | 4.6★ (74) |
| Last updated | Sep 4, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.3.0 | 6.72 |
| Best rank on record | #853 | #936 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2023 | 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, Modular Connector or WP Remote?
By active installs, Modular Connector: 40K+ sites run it against 30K+ for WP Remote, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Modular Connector or WP Remote?
Modular Connector, at #854 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 Modular Connector 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.