Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Download Plugin currently ranks #657 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 60K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 510 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 13% versus the month before (584/day).
- The latest release, v2.4.6, shipped on Jul 27, 2026 (81 days ago) — release #47 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #657 |
| 2026-09-30 | #664 |
| 2026-08-31 | #677 |
| 2026-07-31 | #683 |
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 | 60,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60,000 |
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 | 551 |
| 2026-09-30 | 562 |
| 2026-08-31 | 715 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,470 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Metagauss |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4.6 |
| Versions released | 47 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
| Added to directory | 2016-03-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
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Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Download Plugin?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is Download Plugin?
As of October 16, 2026, Download Plugin ranks #657 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Download Plugin last updated?
Download Plugin was last updated on July 27, 2026 (version 2.4.6). It has shipped 47 releases in total.
Who makes Download Plugin?
Download Plugin is developed by Metagauss. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2016.
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