Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Hester Core currently ranks #1900 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1878, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 80 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 8% versus the month before (87/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.9, shipped on Jun 20, 2026 (118 days ago) — release #22 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1900 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1897 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1883 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1886 |
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 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 88 |
| 2026-09-30 | 72 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90 |
| 2026-07-31 | 89 |
| 2026-06-30 | 311 |
| 2026-05-31 | 85 |
| 2026-04-30 | 217 |
| 2026-03-31 | 94 |
| 2026-02-28 | 102 |
| 2026-01-31 | 126 |
| 2025-12-31 | 50 |
| 2025-11-30 | 72 |
| 2025-10-31 | 77 |
| 2025-09-30 | 78 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | peregrinethemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.9 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-20 |
| Added to directory | 2022-03-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The official companion plugin for Peregrine Themes. Adds widgets, customization options, Elementor widgets, and demo import features.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Hester Core?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Hester Core?
As of October 16, 2026, Hester Core ranks #1900 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1878.
When was Hester Core last updated?
Hester Core was last updated on June 20, 2026 (version 1.1.9). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes Hester Core?
Hester Core is developed by peregrinethemes. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2022.
