Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit currently ranks #977 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #967, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 629 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 414% versus the month before (122/day).
- The latest release, v4.9.12.2, shipped on Sep 24, 2026 (22 days ago) — release #48 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #977 |
| 2026-09-30 | #974 |
| 2026-08-31 | #972 |
| 2026-07-31 | #971 |
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 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 204 |
| 2026-09-30 | 417 |
| 2026-08-31 | 129 |
| 2026-07-31 | 418 |
| 2026-06-30 | 75 |
| 2026-05-31 | 85 |
| 2026-04-30 | 124 |
| 2026-03-31 | 112 |
| 2026-02-28 | 113 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6,481 |
| 2025-12-31 | 54 |
| 2025-11-30 | 55 |
| 2025-10-31 | 61 |
| 2025-09-30 | 70 |
| 2025-08-31 | 50 |
| 2025-07-31 | 55 |
| 2025-06-30 | 85 |
| 2025-05-31 | 68 |
| 2025-04-30 | 90 |
| 2025-03-31 | 97 |
| 2025-02-28 | 125 |
| 2025-01-31 | 148 |
| 2024-12-31 | 227 |
| 2024-11-30 | 31 |
| 2024-10-31 | 45 |
| 2024-09-30 | 76 |
| 2024-08-31 | 29 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Nexcess |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.9.12.2 |
| Versions released | 48 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-24 |
| Added to directory | 2014-01-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Custom Portfolio and Shortcode functionality for free Virtue, Ascend, and Pinnacle WordPress themes
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit?
As of October 16, 2026, Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit ranks #977 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #967.
When was Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit last updated?
Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit was last updated on September 24, 2026 (version 4.9.12.2). It has shipped 48 releases in total.
Who makes Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit?
Virtue/Ascend/Pinnacle Toolkit is developed by Nexcess. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2014.
