Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- The Paste currently ranks #2217 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2207, first reached on Oct 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 9K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 32 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 31% versus the month before (24/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.4, shipped on Dec 5, 2025 (317 days ago) — release #27 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #2217 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2216 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2216 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2230 |
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 | 9,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 9,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 24 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40 |
| 2026-08-31 | 23 |
| 2026-07-31 | 21 |
| 2026-06-30 | 20 |
| 2026-05-31 | 25 |
| 2026-04-30 | 18 |
| 2026-03-31 | 21 |
| 2026-02-28 | 19 |
| 2026-01-31 | 19 |
| 2025-12-31 | 37 |
| 2025-11-30 | 9 |
| 2025-10-31 | 14 |
| 2025-09-30 | 20 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | podpirate |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.4 |
| Versions released | 27 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
| Added to directory | 2017-09-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Paste files and image data from clipboard and instantly upload them to the WordPress media library.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use The Paste?
WordPress.org reports 9K+ active installs.
How popular is The Paste?
As of October 17, 2026, The Paste ranks #2217 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2207.
When was The Paste last updated?
The Paste was last updated on December 5, 2025 (version 2.1.4). It has shipped 27 releases in total.
Who makes The Paste?
The Paste is developed by podpirate. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2017.
