Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Essential Content Types currently ranks #1263 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1255, first reached on Aug 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 89 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 16% versus the month before (106/day).
- The latest release, v2.6, shipped on Jun 16, 2026 (122 days ago) — release #41 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1263 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1259 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1262 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1261 |
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 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 | 85 |
| 2026-09-30 | 76 |
| 2026-08-31 | 175 |
| 2026-07-31 | 114 |
| 2026-06-30 | 169 |
| 2026-05-31 | 167 |
| 2026-04-30 | 156 |
| 2026-03-31 | 62 |
| 2026-02-28 | 57 |
| 2026-01-31 | 63 |
| 2025-12-31 | 62 |
| 2025-11-30 | 66 |
| 2025-10-31 | 84 |
| 2025-09-30 | 100 |
| 2025-08-31 | 86 |
| 2025-07-31 | 120 |
| 2025-06-30 | 121 |
| 2025-05-31 | 120 |
| 2025-04-30 | 72 |
| 2025-03-31 | 85 |
| 2025-02-28 | 103 |
| 2025-01-31 | 121 |
| 2024-12-31 | 95 |
| 2024-11-30 | 113 |
| 2024-10-31 | 153 |
| 2024-09-30 | 181 |
| 2024-08-31 | 85 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Catch Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.6 |
| Versions released | 41 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Added to directory | 2017-04-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Essential Content Types allows you to feature the impressive content through different content/post types on your website just the way you want it.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Essential Content Types?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Essential Content Types?
As of October 16, 2026, Essential Content Types ranks #1263 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1255.
When was Essential Content Types last updated?
Essential Content Types was last updated on June 16, 2026 (version 2.6). It has shipped 41 releases in total.
Who makes Essential Content Types?
Essential Content Types is developed by Catch Themes. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2017.
