Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Initial Letter currently ranks #13227 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #13012, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.3, shipped on Jan 3, 2021 (2,114 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #13227 |
| 2026-09-30 | #13158 |
| 2026-08-31 | #13117 |
| 2026-07-31 | #13043 |
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 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 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 | Garrett Grimm |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2021-01-03 |
| Added to directory | 2012-12-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Initial Letter is a plugin that adds style options so you can change the size, color, and font of the first letter of each or all post paragraphs.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Initial Letter?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Initial Letter?
As of October 18, 2026, Initial Letter ranks #13227 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #13012.
When was Initial Letter last updated?
Initial Letter was last updated on January 3, 2021 (version 2.3). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Initial Letter?
Initial Letter is developed by Garrett Grimm. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2012.
