Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Gutenberg currently ranks #157 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 14,242 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 12% versus the month before (16,259/day).
- The latest release, v23.8.0, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (13 days ago) — release #400 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #157 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 300,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 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.
Details
| Author | WordPress.org |
|---|---|
| Current version | 23.8.0 |
| Versions released | 400 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2017-06-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| 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 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Gutenberg?
As of September 1, 2026, Gutenberg ranks #157 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Gutenberg last updated?
Gutenberg was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 23.8.0). It has shipped 400 releases in total.
Who makes Gutenberg?
Gutenberg is developed by WordPress.org. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2017.
