Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Visual Composer currently ranks #906 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #891, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 398 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 73% versus the month before (1,490/day).
- The latest release, v45.16.1, shipped on Jul 23, 2026 (40 days ago) — release #39 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #906 |
| 2026-08-31 | #906 |
| 2026-07-31 | #902 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 40,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 350 |
| 2026-07-31 | 723 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Visual Composer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 45.16.1 |
| Versions released | 39 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
| Added to directory | 2019-09-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Drag and drop page builder that gives the freedom to design WordPress websites, landing pages, custom themes, maintenance mode & coming soon pages.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Visual Composer?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Visual Composer?
As of September 1, 2026, Visual Composer ranks #906 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #891.
When was Visual Composer last updated?
Visual Composer was last updated on July 23, 2026 (version 45.16.1). It has shipped 39 releases in total.
Who makes Visual Composer?
Visual Composer is developed by Visual Composer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2019.
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