Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Aurora Heatmap currently ranks #1424 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1347, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 376 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 1251% versus the month before (28/day).
- The latest release, v1.7.3, shipped on Sep 25, 2026 (21 days ago) — release #34 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1424 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1416 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1391 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1364 |
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 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 112 |
| 2026-09-30 | 267 |
| 2026-08-31 | 27 |
| 2026-07-31 | 27 |
| 2026-06-30 | 29 |
| 2026-05-31 | 15 |
| 2026-04-30 | 37 |
| 2026-03-31 | 20 |
| 2026-02-28 | 12 |
| 2026-01-31 | 26 |
| 2025-12-31 | 16 |
| 2025-11-30 | 21 |
| 2025-10-31 | 46 |
| 2025-09-30 | 53 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | r3098 |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.3 |
| Versions released | 34 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-25 |
| Added to directory | 2019-09-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Beautiful like an aurora! A simple WordPress heatmap that can be completed with just a plugin.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Aurora Heatmap?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Aurora Heatmap?
As of October 16, 2026, Aurora Heatmap ranks #1424 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1347.
When was Aurora Heatmap last updated?
Aurora Heatmap was last updated on September 25, 2026 (version 1.7.3). It has shipped 34 releases in total.
Who makes Aurora Heatmap?
Aurora Heatmap is developed by r3098. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2019.
