Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Top Bar currently ranks #1467 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1461, first reached on Sep 13, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 33 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 13% versus the month before (29/day).
- The latest release, v3.0.6, shipped on Jan 29, 2026 (261 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1467 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1462 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1468 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1470 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 30 |
| 2026-09-30 | 48 |
| 2026-08-31 | 29 |
| 2026-07-31 | 35 |
| 2026-06-30 | 33 |
| 2026-05-31 | 24 |
| 2026-04-30 | 31 |
| 2026-03-31 | 27 |
| 2026-02-28 | 23 |
| 2026-01-31 | 28 |
| 2025-12-31 | 23 |
| 2025-11-30 | 29 |
| 2025-10-31 | 42 |
| 2025-09-30 | 52 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WP Darko |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.0.6 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-29 |
| Added to directory | 2014-12-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Simply the easiest way to add a topbar to your website. Create a notification bar in no-time and show a message and a button to your visitors.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Top Bar?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Top Bar?
As of October 16, 2026, Top Bar ranks #1467 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1461.
When was Top Bar last updated?
Top Bar was last updated on January 29, 2026 (version 3.0.6). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Top Bar?
Top Bar is developed by WP Darko. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2014.
