Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Disable Trackbacks currently ranks #11714 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #11698, first reached on Oct 8, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Sep 29, 2008 (6,591 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | #11714 |
| 2026-09-30 | #11750 |
| 2026-08-31 | #11847 |
| 2026-07-31 | #11903 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1 |
| 2025-07-27 | 1 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | 3 |
| 2025-02-27 | 1 |
| 2025-01-29 | 1 |
| 2024-12-29 | 2 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2008-09-29 |
| Added to directory | 2008-09-08 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Globally disables trackbacks to cut down on spam. Very, very few people legitimately use trackbacks and spammers love them, so it's worthy tradeo …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Disable Trackbacks?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Disable Trackbacks?
As of October 15, 2026, Disable Trackbacks ranks #11714 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #11698.
When was Disable Trackbacks last updated?
Disable Trackbacks was last updated on September 29, 2008 (version 1.0.0).
Who makes Disable Trackbacks?
Disable Trackbacks is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2008.
