Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Membership currently ranks #877 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #861, first reached on Jul 28, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,914 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 22% versus the month before (2,457/day).
- The latest release, v4.8.5, shipped on Oct 9, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #115 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #877 |
| 2026-09-30 | #876 |
| 2026-08-31 | #869 |
| 2026-07-31 | #863 |
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 | 40,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 | 801 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,099 |
| 2026-08-31 | 14,435 |
| 2026-07-31 | 677 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | wp.insider |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.8.5 |
| Versions released | 115 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-09 |
| Added to directory | 2014-05-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Simple membership plugin adds membership functionality to your site. Protect members only content using content protection easily.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Membership?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Membership?
As of October 16, 2026, Simple Membership ranks #877 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #861.
When was Simple Membership last updated?
Simple Membership was last updated on October 9, 2026 (version 4.8.5). It has shipped 115 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Membership?
Simple Membership is developed by wp.insider. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2014.
