Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Seriously Simple Podcasting currently ranks #1087 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1086, first reached on Oct 3, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 186 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 35% versus the month before (286/day).
- The latest release, v3.17.0, shipped on Aug 12, 2026 (67 days ago) — release #236 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #1087 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1087 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1094 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1095 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 113 |
| 2026-09-30 | 210 |
| 2026-08-31 | 471 |
| 2026-07-31 | 249 |
| 2026-06-30 | 456 |
| 2026-05-31 | 203 |
| 2026-04-30 | 290 |
| 2026-03-31 | 294 |
| 2026-02-28 | 98 |
| 2026-01-31 | 200 |
| 2025-12-31 | 172 |
| 2025-11-30 | 259 |
| 2025-10-31 | 232 |
| 2025-09-30 | 599 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Craig Hewitt |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.17.0 |
| Versions released | 236 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-12 |
| Added to directory | 2012-12-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Podcasting the way it's meant to be. No mess, no fuss - just you and your content taking over the world.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Seriously Simple Podcasting?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Seriously Simple Podcasting?
As of October 18, 2026, Seriously Simple Podcasting ranks #1087 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1086.
When was Seriously Simple Podcasting last updated?
Seriously Simple Podcasting was last updated on August 12, 2026 (version 3.17.0). It has shipped 236 releases in total.
Who makes Seriously Simple Podcasting?
Seriously Simple Podcasting is developed by Craig Hewitt. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2012.
