Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Popup Plugin currently ranks #6231 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #6219, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 10 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 16% versus the month before (8/day).
- The latest release, v4.6, shipped on Oct 1, 2024 (748 days ago) — release #14 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #6231 |
| 2026-09-30 | #6251 |
| 2026-08-31 | #6302 |
| 2026-07-31 | #6326 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 1,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 8 |
| 2026-09-30 | 12 |
| 2026-08-31 | 8 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6 |
| 2026-05-31 | 9 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Garrett Grimm |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.6 |
| Versions released | 14 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-01 |
| Added to directory | 2009-01-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin makes it easy to create a simple, modifiable popup window.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Popup Plugin?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Popup Plugin?
As of October 19, 2026, Simple Popup Plugin ranks #6231 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #6219.
When was Simple Popup Plugin last updated?
Simple Popup Plugin was last updated on October 1, 2024 (version 4.6). It has shipped 14 releases in total.
Who makes Simple Popup Plugin?
Simple Popup Plugin is developed by Garrett Grimm. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2009.
