Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Gutenberg currently ranks #154 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs grew from 300K+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 400K+ today — it crossed the 400K+ mark around September 2026.
- It is averaging 9,631 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 16% versus the month before (11,493/day).
- The latest release, v24.2.0, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #405 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #154 |
| 2026-09-30 | #154 |
| 2026-08-31 | #157 |
| 2026-07-31 | #163 |
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 | 400,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300,000 |
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 | 57,941 |
| 2026-09-30 | 39,868 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,837 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,271 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4,745 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2,977 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4,399 |
| 2026-03-31 | 14,841 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3,586 |
| 2026-01-31 | 44,188 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,803 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2,331 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3,367 |
| 2025-09-30 | 7,588 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2,416 |
| 2025-07-31 | 8,226 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,929 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2,976 |
| 2025-04-30 | 15,748 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2,719 |
| 2025-02-28 | 3,212 |
| 2025-01-31 | 3,924 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,775 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1,686 |
| 2024-10-31 | 3,413 |
| 2024-09-30 | 4,743 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2,992 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Gutenberg
Detected on 13 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
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Blog Tool, Publishing Platform, and CMS – WordPress.orgwordpress.org
- Theme: WordPress.org Parent Theme, 2021 edition
- 5 plugins detected
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WP Tavern – WordPress News — Free as in Beer.wptavern.com
- Theme: WP Tavern 2021
- 6 plugins detected
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Adversestories | Decoding Marketing & Advertising – Stories. Strategies. Success.theadversestories.com
- Theme: CastCore
- 6 plugins detected
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The Subversive Table | Easy Asian Recipes from the Diasporathesubversivetable.com
- Theme: Gourmand
- 14 plugins detected
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Velicres Realm – Dive into world of bl translationvelicresrealm.com
- Theme: GeneratePress
- 12 plugins detected
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Derek Hanson – a block building playgroundderekhanson.blog
- Theme: Tufte Blocks
- 4 plugins detected
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Bradley Lanphear Films - Bradley Lanphear Filmsbradleylanphear.com
- Theme: Inspiro
- 10 plugins detected
Details
| Author | WordPress.org |
|---|---|
| Current version | 24.2.0 |
| Versions released | 405 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| Added to directory | 2017-06-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 7.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
The Gutenberg plugin adds editing, customization, and site building to WordPress. Use it to test beta features before their official release.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Gutenberg?
WordPress.org reports 400K+ active installs.
How popular is Gutenberg?
As of October 16, 2026, Gutenberg ranks #154 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Gutenberg last updated?
Gutenberg was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 24.2.0). It has shipped 405 releases in total.
Who makes Gutenberg?
Gutenberg is developed by WordPress.org. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2017.
