Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Starter Templates by Kadence WP currently ranks #207 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #206, first reached on Oct 2, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,208 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 50% versus the month before (2,404/day).
- The latest release, v2.3.4, shipped on Aug 12, 2026 (65 days ago) — release #73 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #207 |
| 2026-09-30 | #207 |
| 2026-08-31 | #207 |
| 2026-07-31 | #207 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 200,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200,000 |
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 | 1,096 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,311 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,380 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,342 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,798 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2,853 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,337 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,563 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,270 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,423 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,435 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1,104 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,411 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4,135 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,596 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2,340 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,754 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,315 |
| 2025-04-30 | 46,656 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2,630 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,482 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2,488 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,210 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2,524 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,211 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,411 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,051 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Nexcess |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.4 |
| Versions released | 73 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-12 |
| Added to directory | 2020-08-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Build a Beautiful "performance optimized" website with ease.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Starter Templates by Kadence WP?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Starter Templates by Kadence WP?
As of October 16, 2026, Starter Templates by Kadence WP ranks #207 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #206.
When was Starter Templates by Kadence WP last updated?
Starter Templates by Kadence WP was last updated on August 12, 2026 (version 2.3.4). It has shipped 73 releases in total.
Who makes Starter Templates by Kadence WP?
Starter Templates by Kadence WP is developed by Nexcess. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2020.
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