Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Essential Widgets currently ranks #1795 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1767, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.2.1, shipped on Jun 18, 2026 (75 days ago) — release #30 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #1795 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1796 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1779 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 91 |
| 2026-07-31 | 68 |
| 2026-06-30 | 126 |
| 2026-05-31 | 119 |
| 2026-04-30 | 53 |
| 2026-03-31 | 70 |
| 2026-02-28 | 56 |
| 2026-01-31 | 121 |
| 2025-12-31 | 63 |
| 2025-11-30 | 95 |
| 2025-10-31 | 52 |
| 2025-09-30 | 64 |
| 2025-08-31 | 50 |
| 2025-07-31 | 78 |
| 2025-06-30 | 68 |
| 2025-05-31 | 83 |
| 2025-04-30 | 24 |
| 2025-03-31 | 29 |
| 2025-02-28 | 29 |
| 2025-01-31 | 45 |
| 2024-12-31 | 30 |
| 2024-11-30 | 32 |
| 2024-10-31 | 41 |
| 2024-09-30 | 48 |
| 2024-08-31 | 41 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Catch Themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.2.1 |
| Versions released | 30 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Added to directory | 2017-11-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Essential Widgets is a WordPress plugin for widgets that allows you to create and add amazing widgets with high customization option
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Essential Widgets?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Essential Widgets?
As of September 1, 2026, Essential Widgets ranks #1795 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1767.
When was Essential Widgets last updated?
Essential Widgets was last updated on June 18, 2026 (version 3.2.1). It has shipped 30 releases in total.
Who makes Essential Widgets?
Essential Widgets is developed by Catch Themes. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2017.
