Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom Front Page currently ranks #7195 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7163, first reached on Oct 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 900+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 6 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 52% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.2, shipped on Dec 13, 2020 (2,146 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | #7195 |
| 2026-09-30 | #7203 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7223 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7266 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 900 |
| 2026-09-30 | 900 |
| 2026-08-31 | 900 |
| 2026-07-31 | 900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 9 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 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 | Micah Wood |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.2 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2020-12-13 |
| Added to directory | 2012-10-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easily set any page or post, including custom post types, as the homepage for your site.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Custom Front Page?
WordPress.org reports 900+ active installs.
How popular is Custom Front Page?
As of October 29, 2026, Custom Front Page ranks #7195 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #7163.
When was Custom Front Page last updated?
Custom Front Page was last updated on December 13, 2020 (version 1.1.2). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Custom Front Page?
Custom Front Page is developed by Micah Wood. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2012.
