Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Robots.txt rewrite currently ranks #5826 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5734, first reached on Sep 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 7 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 32% versus the month before (6/day).
- The latest release, v1.6.1, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,257 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | #5826 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5774 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5750 |
| 2026-07-31 | #5880 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 11 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-30 | 9 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Eugen Bobrowski |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.1 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2016-05-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Provide the easy managment of your robots.txt from admin side. It propose you the advanced then standard robots.txt content too.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Robots.txt rewrite?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Robots.txt rewrite?
As of October 28, 2026, Robots.txt rewrite ranks #5826 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5734.
When was Robots.txt rewrite last updated?
Robots.txt rewrite was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 1.6.1). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Robots.txt rewrite?
Robots.txt rewrite is developed by Eugen Bobrowski. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2016.
