Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- MaxButtons - Create buttons currently ranks #597 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #592, first reached on Sep 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 70K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 192 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 19% versus the month before (238/day).
- The latest release, v9.8.6, shipped on Sep 30, 2026 (18 days ago) — release #100 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #597 |
| 2026-09-30 | #595 |
| 2026-08-31 | #596 |
| 2026-07-31 | #596 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 70,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 70,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 173 |
| 2026-09-30 | 246 |
| 2026-08-31 | 251 |
| 2026-07-31 | 334 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | maxfoundry |
|---|---|
| Current version | 9.8.6 |
| Versions released | 100 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-30 |
| Added to directory | 2011-08-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Maxbuttons is the best and easiest button plugin for WordPress. Within minutes you can create beautiful buttons, share buttons and social icons.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use MaxButtons - Create buttons?
WordPress.org reports 70K+ active installs.
How popular is MaxButtons - Create buttons?
As of October 17, 2026, MaxButtons - Create buttons ranks #597 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #592.
When was MaxButtons - Create buttons last updated?
MaxButtons - Create buttons was last updated on September 30, 2026 (version 9.8.6). It has shipped 100 releases in total.
Who makes MaxButtons - Create buttons?
MaxButtons - Create buttons is developed by maxfoundry. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2011.
