Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Core Rollback currently ranks #1286 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1283, first reached on Oct 14, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 168 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 49% versus the month before (331/day).
- The latest release, v1.4.3, shipped on Jul 30, 2026 (78 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1286 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1290 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1328 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1417 |
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 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 137 |
| 2026-09-30 | 199 |
| 2026-08-31 | 403 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,465 |
| 2026-06-30 | 151 |
| 2026-05-31 | 89 |
| 2026-04-30 | 151 |
| 2026-03-31 | 779 |
| 2026-02-28 | 50 |
| 2026-01-31 | 72 |
| 2025-12-31 | 126 |
| 2025-11-30 | 90 |
| 2025-10-31 | 45 |
| 2025-09-30 | 50 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Andy Fragen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.3 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
| Added to directory | 2020-11-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Seamless rollback of WordPress Core to latest release or any outdated, secure release using the Core Update API and core update methods.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Core Rollback?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Core Rollback?
As of October 16, 2026, Core Rollback ranks #1286 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1283.
When was Core Rollback last updated?
Core Rollback was last updated on July 30, 2026 (version 1.4.3). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes Core Rollback?
Core Rollback is developed by Andy Fragen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2020.
