Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Follow Buttons currently ranks #28456 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #25937, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.1, shipped on Oct 9, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #28456 |
| 2026-09-30 | #28199 |
| 2026-08-31 | #26817 |
| 2026-07-31 | #26289 |
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 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-26 | 2 |
| 2026-01-29 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-28 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Simple Share |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-09 |
| Added to directory | 2015-11-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A simple plugin that enables you to add follow buttons to all of your posts and/or pages.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Follow Buttons?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Follow Buttons?
As of October 16, 2026, Simple Follow Buttons ranks #28456 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #25937.
When was Simple Follow Buttons last updated?
Simple Follow Buttons was last updated on October 9, 2026 (version 2.0.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Follow Buttons?
Simple Follow Buttons is developed by Simple Share. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2015.
