Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple SEO currently ranks #9864 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs grew from 300+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 400+ today — it crossed the 400+ mark around October 2026.
- It is averaging 43 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 529% versus the month before (7/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.0, shipped on Oct 1, 2026 (16 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #9864 |
| 2026-09-30 | #10488 |
| 2026-08-31 | #10592 |
| 2026-07-31 | #10594 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 300 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 31 |
| 2026-09-30 | 99 |
| 2026-08-31 | 6 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 8 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
| 2025-08-31 | 3 |
| 2025-07-31 | 10 |
| 2025-06-30 | 10 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2 |
| 2025-04-30 | 5 |
| 2025-03-31 | 13 |
| 2025-02-28 | 3 |
| 2025-01-31 | 7 |
| 2024-12-31 | 4 |
| 2024-11-30 | 5 |
| 2024-10-31 | 7 |
| 2024-09-30 | 5 |
| 2024-08-31 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Pär Thernström |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.0 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-01 |
| Added to directory | 2010-08-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The SEO basics: a title, a description and a "don't index" checkbox for every page. Small, fast, and no upsell banners all over your admin.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple SEO?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Simple SEO?
As of October 17, 2026, Simple SEO ranks #9864 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Simple SEO last updated?
Simple SEO was last updated on October 1, 2026 (version 1.5.0). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Simple SEO?
Simple SEO is developed by Pär Thernström. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2010.
