Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Download Monitor currently ranks #510 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #508, first reached on Sep 20, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 80K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 6,908 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 154% versus the month before (2,721/day).
- The latest release, v5.3.4, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (3 days ago) — release #209 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #510 |
| 2026-09-30 | #509 |
| 2026-08-31 | #513 |
| 2026-07-31 | #514 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 80,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 80,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 80,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 3,068 |
| 2026-09-30 | 12,863 |
| 2026-08-31 | 720 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,188 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,430 |
| 2026-05-31 | 490 |
| 2026-04-30 | 781 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,663 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,189 |
| 2026-01-31 | 932 |
| 2025-12-31 | 268 |
| 2025-11-30 | 420 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,346 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,858 |
| 2025-08-31 | 956 |
| 2025-07-31 | 4,223 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,210 |
| 2025-05-31 | 691 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3,768 |
| 2025-03-31 | 990 |
| 2025-02-28 | 438 |
| 2025-01-31 | 896 |
| 2024-12-31 | 736 |
| 2024-11-30 | 283 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2,103 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,438 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,269 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Download Monitor
Detected on 4 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
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- Theme: WPZOOM
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Details
| Author | WP Chill |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.3.4 |
| Versions released | 209 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| Added to directory | 2008-03-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Powerful Download Manager Plugin for WordPress
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Download Monitor?
WordPress.org reports 80K+ active installs.
How popular is Download Monitor?
As of October 17, 2026, Download Monitor ranks #510 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #508.
When was Download Monitor last updated?
Download Monitor was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 5.3.4). It has shipped 209 releases in total.
Who makes Download Monitor?
Download Monitor is developed by WP Chill. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2008.
