Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Hello Dolly currently ranks #110 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #108, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 600K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2,595 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 21% versus the month before (2,139/day).
- The latest release, v1.7.2, shipped on Oct 24, 2025 (370 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #110 |
| 2026-09-30 | #110 |
| 2026-08-31 | #110 |
| 2026-07-31 | #109 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 600,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 600,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 600,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 600,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 3,217 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,331 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,207 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,987 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,794 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,680 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2,074 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,204 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,721 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,699 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,735 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1,682 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,948 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2,078 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,833 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,843 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,376 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2,007 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2,488 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2,408 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2,274 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2,261 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,982 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2,297 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2,452 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,652 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2,355 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Matt Mullenweg |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.2 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-24 |
| Added to directory | 2008-07-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
This is not just a plugin, it symbolizes the hope and enthusiasm of an entire generation summed up in two words sung most famously by Louis Armstrong.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Hello Dolly?
WordPress.org reports 600K+ active installs.
How popular is Hello Dolly?
As of October 29, 2026, Hello Dolly ranks #110 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #108.
When was Hello Dolly last updated?
Hello Dolly was last updated on October 24, 2025 (version 1.7.2). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Hello Dolly?
Hello Dolly is developed by Matt Mullenweg. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2008.
