Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- BRAD currently ranks #42388 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #33740, first reached on Aug 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 5% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v0.2.1, shipped on Jul 15, 2024 (835 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #42388 |
| 2026-09-30 | #39339 |
| 2026-08-31 | #44965 |
| 2026-07-30 | #45015 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-30 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 2 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-28 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-29 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Aaron Jorbin |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.2.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-15 |
| Added to directory | 2017-07-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
BRAD will help you by providing Better Responsibility Around Discoverability. Don't accidentally have your site excluded from search engines.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use BRAD?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is BRAD?
As of October 28, 2026, BRAD ranks #42388 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #33740.
When was BRAD last updated?
BRAD was last updated on July 15, 2024 (version 0.2.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes BRAD?
BRAD is developed by Aaron Jorbin. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2017.
