Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Hotfix currently ranks #3510 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3502, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 4K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 14 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 83% versus the month before (79/day).
- The latest release, v1.4, shipped on May 28, 2026 (143 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #3510 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3514 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3518 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3510 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 4,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 15 |
| 2026-09-30 | 12 |
| 2026-08-31 | 11 |
| 2026-07-31 | 14 |
| 2026-06-30 | 15 |
| 2026-05-31 | 23 |
| 2026-04-30 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | 11 |
| 2026-02-28 | 8 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 13 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Mark Jaquith |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-28 |
| Added to directory | 2011-02-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Provides unofficial fixes for selected WordPress bugs, so you don't have to wait for the next WordPress core release.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Hotfix?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Hotfix?
As of October 18, 2026, Hotfix ranks #3510 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3502.
When was Hotfix last updated?
Hotfix was last updated on May 28, 2026 (version 1.4). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Hotfix?
Hotfix is developed by Mark Jaquith. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2011.
