Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Expandable Paywall currently ranks #38678 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #30548, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.3.2, shipped on Oct 22, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #45 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #38678 |
| 2026-09-30 | #34537 |
| 2026-08-31 | #43751 |
| 2026-07-31 | #31351 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | 4 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 41 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-25 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Matt Pramschufer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.2 |
| Versions released | 45 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-22 |
| Added to directory | 2020-03-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-24 |
Description
A paywall solution that can be easily expanded with integration with several third party providers.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Expandable Paywall?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Expandable Paywall?
As of October 28, 2026, Expandable Paywall ranks #38678 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #30548.
When was Expandable Paywall last updated?
Expandable Paywall was last updated on October 22, 2026 (version 2.3.2). It has shipped 45 releases in total.
Who makes Expandable Paywall?
Expandable Paywall is developed by Matt Pramschufer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2020.
