Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom Fonts currently ranks #154 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 708 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 8% versus the month before (767/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.17, shipped on Aug 24, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #47 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #154 |
| 2026-07-31 | #154 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 400,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 513 |
| 2026-07-31 | 756 |
| 2026-06-30 | 884 |
| 2026-05-31 | 613 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,029 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,243 |
| 2026-02-28 | 998 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2,126 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,210 |
| 2025-11-30 | 697 |
| 2025-10-31 | 951 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,473 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,047 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,312 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,944 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,514 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2,890 |
| 2025-03-31 | 5,376 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,830 |
| 2025-01-31 | 5,239 |
| 2024-12-31 | 894 |
| 2024-11-30 | 954 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2,049 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,282 |
| 2024-08-31 | 915 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Brainstorm Force |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.17 |
| Versions released | 47 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-24 |
| Added to directory | 2017-08-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Custom Fonts is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to upload your own custom fonts or choose from a vast collection of Google Fonts, all host …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Custom Fonts?
WordPress.org reports 400K+ active installs.
How popular is Custom Fonts?
As of August 31, 2026, Custom Fonts ranks #154 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Custom Fonts last updated?
Custom Fonts was last updated on August 24, 2026 (version 2.1.17). It has shipped 47 releases in total.
Who makes Custom Fonts?
Custom Fonts is developed by Brainstorm Force. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2017.
