Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- InstaWP Connect currently ranks #828 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #826, first reached on Aug 29, 2026.
- It is averaging 4,890 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 74% versus the month before (2,811/day).
- The latest release, v0.1.3.8, shipped on Aug 12, 2026 (19 days ago) — release #178 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #828 |
| 2026-07-31 | #851 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | 581 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,020 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | InstaWP |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.1.3.8 |
| Versions released | 178 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-12 |
| Added to directory | 2022-11-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Create a staging WordPress site from production (live site). Ideal for testing updates, version change or re-write. Sync back only the changes.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use InstaWP Connect?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is InstaWP Connect?
As of August 31, 2026, InstaWP Connect ranks #828 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #826.
When was InstaWP Connect last updated?
InstaWP Connect was last updated on August 12, 2026 (version 0.1.3.8). It has shipped 178 releases in total.
Who makes InstaWP Connect?
InstaWP Connect is developed by InstaWP. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2022.
