Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Download Monitor currently ranks #1158 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v4.1.0, shipped on Aug 14, 2026 (18 days ago) — release #83 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #1158 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 274 |
| 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 | 4.1.0 |
| Versions released | 83 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-14 |
| 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 September 1, 2026, Simple Download Monitor ranks #1158 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Simple Download Monitor last updated?
Simple Download Monitor was last updated on August 14, 2026 (version 4.1.0). It has shipped 83 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.
