Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple History currently ranks #176 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 300K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 15,548 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 3% versus the month before (16,040/day).
- The latest release, v5.36.0, shipped on Oct 17, 2026 (today) — release #237 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #176 |
| 2026-09-30 | #177 |
| 2026-08-31 | #178 |
| 2026-07-31 | #183 |
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 | 300,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300,000 |
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 | 40,445 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7,526 |
| 2026-08-31 | 12,603 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,084 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3,946 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2,740 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3,985 |
| 2026-03-31 | 47,187 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2,693 |
| 2026-01-31 | 703 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,955 |
| 2025-11-30 | 42,073 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2,493 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5,610 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,294 |
| 2025-07-31 | 3,522 |
| 2025-06-30 | 17,291 |
| 2025-05-31 | 45,123 |
| 2025-04-30 | 16,398 |
| 2025-03-31 | 13,443 |
| 2025-02-28 | 44,276 |
| 2025-01-31 | 5,073 |
| 2024-12-31 | 54,908 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2,396 |
| 2024-10-31 | 3,713 |
| 2024-09-30 | 3,391 |
| 2024-08-31 | 778 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Pär Thernström |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.36.0 |
| Versions released | 237 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-17 |
| Added to directory | 2010-07-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Track changes and user activities on your WordPress site. See who created a page, uploaded an attachment, and more, for a complete audit trail.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple History?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple History?
As of October 18, 2026, Simple History ranks #176 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Simple History last updated?
Simple History was last updated on October 17, 2026 (version 5.36.0). It has shipped 237 releases in total.
Who makes Simple History?
Simple History is developed by Pär Thernström. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2010.
