Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Popularity Posts Widget currently ranks #11760 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #11602, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.13, shipped on Mar 24, 2013 (4,958 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | #11760 |
| 2026-09-30 | #11725 |
| 2026-08-31 | #11719 |
| 2026-07-31 | #11646 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 13 |
| 2026-07-31 | 11 |
| 2026-06-30 | 9 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 7 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ILLID |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.13 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2013-03-24 |
| Added to directory | 2013-01-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
With help of this plugin you can display the most popular posts on your blog.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Popularity Posts Widget?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Popularity Posts Widget?
As of October 20, 2026, Popularity Posts Widget ranks #11760 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #11602.
When was Popularity Posts Widget last updated?
Popularity Posts Widget was last updated on March 24, 2013 (version 1.13). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Popularity Posts Widget?
Popularity Posts Widget is developed by ILLID. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2013.
