Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Virtual Robots.txt currently ranks #867 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #819, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 101 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 77% versus the month before (57/day).
- The latest release, v1.10, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (57 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #867 |
| 2026-09-30 | #865 |
| 2026-08-31 | #850 |
| 2026-07-31 | #827 |
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 | 40,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 99 |
| 2026-09-30 | 69 |
| 2026-08-31 | 57 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Marios Alexandrou |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.10 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2009-06-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Virtual Robots.txt automatically creates a robots.txt file for your site. Your robots.txt file can be easily edited from the plugin settings page.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Virtual Robots.txt?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Virtual Robots.txt?
As of October 16, 2026, Virtual Robots.txt ranks #867 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #819.
When was Virtual Robots.txt last updated?
Virtual Robots.txt was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 1.10).
Who makes Virtual Robots.txt?
Virtual Robots.txt is developed by Marios Alexandrou. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2009.
