Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Theme Test Drive currently ranks #2584 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2578, first reached on Oct 8, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 7K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 20 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 40% versus the month before (33/day).
- The latest release, v2.9.1, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,246 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #2584 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2585 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2602 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2589 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 7,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 19 |
| 2026-09-30 | 18 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9 |
| 2026-06-30 | 12 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 7 |
| 2026-01-31 | 9 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 7 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Vladimir Prelovac |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.9.1 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2008-02-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Safely test drive any theme as an administrator, while visitors use the default one.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Theme Test Drive?
WordPress.org reports 7K+ active installs.
How popular is Theme Test Drive?
As of October 18, 2026, Theme Test Drive ranks #2584 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2578.
When was Theme Test Drive last updated?
Theme Test Drive was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 2.9.1). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes Theme Test Drive?
Theme Test Drive is developed by Vladimir Prelovac. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2008.
