Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Postie currently ranks #1596 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1556, first reached on Sep 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 887 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 846% versus the month before (94/day).
- The latest release, v1.9.87, shipped on Sep 24, 2026 (22 days ago) — release #245 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1596 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1590 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1558 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1564 |
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 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 | 132 |
| 2026-09-30 | 258 |
| 2026-08-31 | 116 |
| 2026-07-31 | 232 |
| 2026-06-30 | 431 |
| 2026-05-31 | 38 |
| 2026-04-30 | 84 |
| 2026-03-31 | 63 |
| 2026-02-28 | 82 |
| 2026-01-31 | 270 |
| 2025-12-31 | 39 |
| 2025-11-30 | 39 |
| 2025-10-31 | 79 |
| 2025-09-30 | 240 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Wayne Allen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.87 |
| Versions released | 245 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-24 |
| Added to directory | 2009-02-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Postie allows you to create posts via email, including many advanced features not found in WordPress's default Post by Email feature.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Postie?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Postie?
As of October 16, 2026, Postie ranks #1596 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1556.
When was Postie last updated?
Postie was last updated on September 24, 2026 (version 1.9.87). It has shipped 245 releases in total.
Who makes Postie?
Postie is developed by Wayne Allen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2009.
