Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Back To The Top Button currently ranks #3254 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3242, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 4K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 22 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 11% versus the month before (20/day).
- The latest release, v2.3.0, shipped on Aug 13, 2026 (70 days ago) — release #29 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | #3254 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3261 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3278 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3316 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 4,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 24 |
| 2026-08-31 | 23 |
| 2026-07-31 | 22 |
| 2026-06-30 | 20 |
| 2026-05-31 | 14 |
| 2026-04-30 | 19 |
| 2026-03-31 | 18 |
| 2026-02-28 | 12 |
| 2026-01-31 | 10 |
| 2025-12-31 | 27 |
| 2025-11-30 | 15 |
| 2025-10-31 | 22 |
| 2025-09-30 | 63 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | YYDevelopment |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.0 |
| Versions released | 29 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-13 |
| Added to directory | 2020-04-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Simple plugin that allow you add back to top button and get to the top of the page when clicking on it.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Back To The Top Button?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Back To The Top Button?
As of October 21, 2026, Back To The Top Button ranks #3254 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3242.
When was Back To The Top Button last updated?
Back To The Top Button was last updated on August 13, 2026 (version 2.3.0). It has shipped 29 releases in total.
Who makes Back To The Top Button?
Back To The Top Button is developed by YYDevelopment. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2020.
