Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Download Monitor currently ranks #1149 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 266 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 60% versus the month before (662/day).
- The latest release, v4.1.1, shipped on Sep 11, 2026 (35 days ago) — release #84 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1149 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1153 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1159 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1166 |
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 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 | 167 |
| 2026-09-30 | 311 |
| 2026-08-31 | 322 |
| 2026-07-31 | 433 |
| 2026-06-30 | 321 |
| 2026-05-31 | 70 |
| 2026-04-30 | 107 |
| 2026-03-31 | 118 |
| 2026-02-28 | 232 |
| 2026-01-31 | 134 |
| 2025-12-31 | 81 |
| 2025-11-30 | 113 |
| 2025-10-31 | 361 |
| 2025-09-30 | 374 |
| 2025-08-31 | 268 |
| 2025-07-31 | 316 |
| 2025-06-30 | 7,353 |
| 2025-05-31 | 294 |
| 2025-04-30 | 113 |
| 2025-03-31 | 153 |
| 2025-02-28 | 204 |
| 2025-01-31 | 176 |
| 2024-12-31 | 70 |
| 2024-11-30 | 91 |
| 2024-10-31 | 203 |
| 2024-09-30 | 105 |
| 2024-08-31 | 51 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.1.1 |
| Versions released | 84 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-11 |
| Added to directory | 2009-10-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easily manage downloadable files and monitor downloads of your digital files from your WordPress site.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Download Monitor?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Download Monitor?
As of October 16, 2026, Simple Download Monitor ranks #1149 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Simple Download Monitor last updated?
Simple Download Monitor was last updated on September 11, 2026 (version 4.1.1). It has shipped 84 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Download Monitor?
Simple Download Monitor is developed by mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2009.
