Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Easy Digital Downloads currently ranks #854 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #844, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- It is averaging 1,316 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 7% versus the month before (1,227/day).
- The latest release, v3.7.0, shipped on Aug 14, 2026 (17 days ago) — release #236 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #854 |
| 2026-07-31 | #846 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | 437 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,196 |
| 2026-06-30 | 736 |
| 2026-05-31 | 643 |
| 2026-04-30 | 750 |
| 2026-03-31 | 749 |
| 2026-02-28 | 521 |
| 2026-01-31 | 451 |
| 2025-12-31 | 725 |
| 2025-11-30 | 648 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,422 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,365 |
| 2025-08-31 | 627 |
| 2025-07-31 | 625 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,346 |
| 2025-05-31 | 744 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3,297 |
| 2025-03-31 | 749 |
| 2025-02-28 | 580 |
| 2025-01-31 | 786 |
| 2024-12-31 | 437 |
| 2024-11-30 | 786 |
| 2024-10-31 | 576 |
| 2024-09-30 | 917 |
| 2024-08-31 | 481 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.7.0 |
| Versions released | 236 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-14 |
| Added to directory | 2012-04-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The #1 eCommerce plugin to sell digital products & subscriptions. Accept payments with Stripe & PayPal. Sell ebooks, software & more.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Easy Digital Downloads?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Easy Digital Downloads?
As of August 31, 2026, Easy Digital Downloads ranks #854 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #844.
When was Easy Digital Downloads last updated?
Easy Digital Downloads was last updated on August 14, 2026 (version 3.7.0). It has shipped 236 releases in total.
Who makes Easy Digital Downloads?
Easy Digital Downloads is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2012.
