Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- AI Engine currently ranks #477 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #461, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 8,081 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 9% versus the month before (8,912/day).
- The latest release, v3.8.5, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #535 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #477 |
| 2026-09-30 | #475 |
| 2026-08-31 | #462 |
| 2026-07-31 | #463 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 90,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 90,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 25,768 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,951 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,150 |
| 2026-07-31 | 27,786 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,948 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2,669 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2,859 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,394 |
| 2026-02-28 | 993 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3,032 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,934 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5,567 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2,161 |
| 2025-09-30 | 36,137 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2,441 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2,460 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,365 |
| 2025-05-31 | 948 |
| 2025-04-30 | 32,564 |
| 2025-03-31 | 991 |
| 2025-02-28 | 878 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,343 |
| 2024-12-31 | 549 |
| 2024-11-30 | 724 |
| 2024-10-31 | 829 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,160 |
| 2024-08-31 | 24,217 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jordy Meow |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.8.5 |
| Versions released | 535 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| Added to directory | 2022-12-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
The AI chatbot, AI agent and MCP server for WordPress. Connect OpenAI, Claude, Gemini and more to chat, write, search and automate your site.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use AI Engine?
WordPress.org reports 90K+ active installs.
How popular is AI Engine?
As of October 16, 2026, AI Engine ranks #477 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #461.
When was AI Engine last updated?
AI Engine was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 3.8.5). It has shipped 535 releases in total.
Who makes AI Engine?
AI Engine is developed by Jordy Meow. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2022.
