Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- OptinMonster currently ranks #52 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 1M+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 7,487 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 60% versus the month before (18,708/day).
- The latest release, v2.17.1, shipped on Aug 14, 2026 (63 days ago) — release #34 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #52 |
| 2026-09-30 | #52 |
| 2026-08-31 | #55 |
| 2026-07-31 | #55 |
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 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000,000 |
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 | 6,673 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7,644 |
| 2026-08-31 | 128,242 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7,117 |
| 2026-06-30 | 9,323 |
| 2026-05-31 | 13,087 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7,369 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5,377 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4,990 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5,558 |
| 2025-12-31 | 6,511 |
| 2025-11-30 | 10,124 |
| 2025-10-31 | 9,982 |
| 2025-09-30 | 21,675 |
| 2025-08-31 | 7,710 |
| 2025-07-31 | 8,757 |
| 2025-06-30 | 8,335 |
| 2025-05-31 | 6,282 |
| 2025-04-30 | 10,798 |
| 2025-03-31 | 732,940 |
| 2025-02-28 | 21,942 |
| 2025-01-31 | 10,009 |
| 2024-12-31 | 9,238 |
| 2024-11-30 | 21,068 |
| 2024-10-31 | 18,328 |
| 2024-09-30 | 15,150 |
| 2024-08-31 | 6,081 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using OptinMonster
Detected on 5 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
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CIA Foodies - Experience the World of Food with Culinary Institute of Americaciafoodies.com
- Theme: Foodica Child
- 17 plugins detected
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GlobalBazer Pakistan | Online Shopping Storeglobalbazer.com
- Theme: Astra
- 22 plugins detected
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Astra – Fast, Lightweight & Customizable WordPress Theme - Download Now!wpastra.com
- Theme: Astra
- 22 plugins detected
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Bold, Flavorful Recipes & Global Culinary Inspiration - HE COOKS®hecooks.co
- Theme: CookBook
- 14 plugins detected
Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.17.1 |
| Versions released | 34 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-14 |
| Added to directory | 2015-04-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
🤩 Make popups & optin forms to get more email newsletter subscribers, leads, and sales - #1 most popular popup builder plugin! 🚀
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use OptinMonster?
WordPress.org reports 1M+ active installs.
How popular is OptinMonster?
As of October 16, 2026, OptinMonster ranks #52 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was OptinMonster last updated?
OptinMonster was last updated on August 14, 2026 (version 2.17.1). It has shipped 34 releases in total.
Who makes OptinMonster?
OptinMonster is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2015.
