Active installs
4K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#3547
Peak #3544
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
49.7K
Days tracked
37
1 day▬
7 days▲ 3
30 days▲ 76
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Surge currently ranks #3547 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3544, first reached on Aug 26, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.1, shipped on May 6, 2026 (117 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #3547 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3621 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Konstantin Kovshenin |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.1 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-06 |
| Added to directory | 2021-12-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Surge is a very simple and fast page caching plugin for WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Surge?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Surge?
As of August 31, 2026, Surge ranks #3547 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3544.
When was Surge last updated?
Surge was last updated on May 6, 2026 (version 1.2.1). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Surge?
Surge is developed by Konstantin Kovshenin. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2021.
