Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Kirki currently ranks #129 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #124, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 500K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 11,974 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 35% versus the month before (18,426/day).
- The latest release, v6.4.0, shipped on Oct 13, 2026 (3 days ago) — release #59 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #129 |
| 2026-09-30 | #129 |
| 2026-08-31 | #127 |
| 2026-07-31 | #127 |
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 | 500,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 500,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 500,000 |
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 | 6,980 |
| 2026-09-30 | 68,826 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7,418 |
| 2026-07-31 | 73,510 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6,314 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3,736 |
| 2026-04-30 | 110,118 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,516 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3,034 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,874 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2,139 |
| 2025-11-30 | 838 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,202 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,367 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,346 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,254 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,520 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,092 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,591 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,216 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,579 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,704 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,318 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1,642 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2,021 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,346 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,805 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Themeum |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.4.0 |
| Versions released | 59 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 |
| Added to directory | 2014-05-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Freeform page builder & website builder for WordPress. Infinite canvas for complex, interactive websites. Built-in forms, animations & Customizer.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Kirki?
WordPress.org reports 500K+ active installs.
How popular is Kirki?
As of October 16, 2026, Kirki ranks #129 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #124.
When was Kirki last updated?
Kirki was last updated on October 13, 2026 (version 6.4.0). It has shipped 59 releases in total.
Who makes Kirki?
Kirki is developed by Themeum. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2014.
