Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- IndexNow currently ranks #329 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 722 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 7% versus the month before (773/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.4, shipped on Jun 26, 2026 (114 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #329 |
| 2026-09-30 | #330 |
| 2026-08-31 | #338 |
| 2026-07-31 | #345 |
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 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 551 |
| 2026-09-30 | 754 |
| 2026-08-31 | 845 |
| 2026-07-31 | 830 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | bingwebmastertools |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.4 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Added to directory | 2021-12-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
IndexNow Plugin for WordPress enables site owners to instantly and automatically submit their new/updated pages to supporting search engines.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use IndexNow?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is IndexNow?
As of October 18, 2026, IndexNow ranks #329 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was IndexNow last updated?
IndexNow was last updated on June 26, 2026 (version 1.0.4). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes IndexNow?
IndexNow is developed by bingwebmastertools. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2021.
