Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- PHP Compatibility Checker currently ranks #273 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #270, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 297 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 20% versus the month before (247/day).
- The latest release, v1.6.3, shipped on Jul 20, 2026 (89 days ago) — release #29 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #273 |
| 2026-09-30 | #274 |
| 2026-08-31 | #274 |
| 2026-07-31 | #272 |
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 | 200,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200,000 |
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 | 272 |
| 2026-09-30 | 312 |
| 2026-08-31 | 264 |
| 2026-07-31 | 251 |
| 2026-06-30 | 245 |
| 2026-05-31 | 202 |
| 2026-04-30 | 267 |
| 2026-03-31 | 299 |
| 2026-02-28 | 222 |
| 2026-01-31 | 267 |
| 2025-12-31 | 229 |
| 2025-11-30 | 270 |
| 2025-10-31 | 349 |
| 2025-09-30 | 539 |
| 2025-08-31 | 333 |
| 2025-07-31 | 693 |
| 2025-06-30 | 195 |
| 2025-05-31 | 137 |
| 2025-04-30 | 245 |
| 2025-03-31 | 254 |
| 2025-02-28 | 258 |
| 2025-01-31 | 319 |
| 2024-12-31 | 245 |
| 2024-11-30 | 207 |
| 2024-10-31 | 359 |
| 2024-09-30 | 433 |
| 2024-08-31 | 246 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WP Engine |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.3 |
| Versions released | 29 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-20 |
| Added to directory | 2016-06-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Make sure your plugins and themes are compatible with newer PHP versions.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use PHP Compatibility Checker?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is PHP Compatibility Checker?
As of October 16, 2026, PHP Compatibility Checker ranks #273 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #270.
When was PHP Compatibility Checker last updated?
PHP Compatibility Checker was last updated on July 20, 2026 (version 1.6.3). It has shipped 29 releases in total.
Who makes PHP Compatibility Checker?
PHP Compatibility Checker is developed by WP Engine. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2016.
