Active installs
30+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#22795
Peak #22506
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
25.2K
Days tracked
35
1 day▬
7 days▼ 104
30 days▼ 19
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Ryans Simple CMS currently ranks #22795 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #22506, first reached on Aug 13, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.2, shipped on Feb 20, 2018 (3,114 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #22795 |
| 2026-07-30 | #22662 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 30 |
| 2026-07-30 | 30 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Ryan Hellyer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.2 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2018-02-20 |
| Added to directory | 2008-03-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The Simple CMS plugin converts your WordPress admin panel into a simple CMS. This is aimed at web designers who want to provide a simple adminstration …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Ryans Simple CMS?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
How popular is Ryans Simple CMS?
As of August 31, 2026, Ryans Simple CMS ranks #22795 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #22506.
When was Ryans Simple CMS last updated?
Ryans Simple CMS was last updated on February 20, 2018 (version 2.0.2). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Ryans Simple CMS?
Ryans Simple CMS is developed by Ryan Hellyer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2008.
