Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Attachments currently ranks #2405 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2402, first reached on Oct 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 8K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 34 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 16% versus the month before (29/day).
- The latest release, v3.5.11, shipped on Dec 30, 2025 (290 days ago) — release #64 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #2405 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2413 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2433 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2436 |
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 | 8,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 8,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 8,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 8,000 |
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 | 37 |
| 2026-09-30 | 32 |
| 2026-08-31 | 35 |
| 2026-07-31 | 35 |
| 2026-06-30 | 41 |
| 2026-05-31 | 16 |
| 2026-04-30 | 36 |
| 2026-03-31 | 40 |
| 2026-02-28 | 28 |
| 2026-01-31 | 38 |
| 2025-12-31 | 834 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 10 |
| 2025-09-30 | 37 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jon Christopher |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.5.11 |
| Versions released | 64 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-30 |
| Added to directory | 2009-11-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Attachments allows you to simply append any number of items from your WordPress Media Library to Posts, Pages, and Custom Post Types
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Attachments?
WordPress.org reports 8K+ active installs.
How popular is Attachments?
As of October 16, 2026, Attachments ranks #2405 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2402.
When was Attachments last updated?
Attachments was last updated on December 30, 2025 (version 3.5.11). It has shipped 64 releases in total.
Who makes Attachments?
Attachments is developed by Jon Christopher. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2009.
