Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Hummingbird currently ranks #593 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #587, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 70K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 622 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 68% versus the month before (1,942/day).
- The latest release, v3.21.2, shipped on Sep 1, 2026 (46 days ago) — release #79 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #593 |
| 2026-09-30 | #591 |
| 2026-08-31 | #591 |
| 2026-07-31 | #589 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 70,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 70,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70,000 |
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 | 425 |
| 2026-09-30 | 712 |
| 2026-08-31 | 720 |
| 2026-07-31 | 748 |
| 2026-06-30 | 342 |
| 2026-05-31 | 180 |
| 2026-04-30 | 453 |
| 2026-03-31 | 459 |
| 2026-02-28 | 379 |
| 2026-01-31 | 808 |
| 2025-12-31 | 507 |
| 2025-11-30 | 516 |
| 2025-10-31 | 441 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,714 |
| 2025-08-31 | 499 |
| 2025-07-31 | 788 |
| 2025-06-30 | 831 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,252 |
| 2025-04-30 | 4,612 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,911 |
| 2025-02-28 | 824 |
| 2025-01-31 | 693 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,102 |
| 2024-11-30 | 358 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,171 |
| 2024-09-30 | 958 |
| 2024-08-31 | 589 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.21.2 |
| Versions released | 79 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-01 |
| Added to directory | 2017-06-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Optimize PageSpeed Performance & Core Web Vitals, Advanced Cache, Minify CSS & JavaScript, Inline Critical CSS, Defer CSS & JS, Smush & Lazy Load, CDN
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Hummingbird?
WordPress.org reports 70K+ active installs.
How popular is Hummingbird?
As of October 17, 2026, Hummingbird ranks #593 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #587.
When was Hummingbird last updated?
Hummingbird was last updated on September 1, 2026 (version 3.21.2). It has shipped 79 releases in total.
Who makes Hummingbird?
Hummingbird is developed by WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2017.
