Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Melapress File Monitor currently ranks #2931 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2925, first reached on Oct 14, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 6K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 66 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 64% versus the month before (181/day).
- The latest release, v2.4.0, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (52 days ago) — release #28 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #2931 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2940 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2961 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2963 |
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 | 6,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 6,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6,000 |
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 | 41 |
| 2026-09-30 | 74 |
| 2026-08-31 | 251 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
| 2026-06-30 | 29 |
| 2026-05-31 | 31 |
| 2026-04-30 | 41 |
| 2026-03-31 | 46 |
| 2026-02-28 | 119 |
| 2026-01-31 | 15 |
| 2025-12-31 | 13 |
| 2025-11-30 | 7 |
| 2025-10-31 | 21 |
| 2025-09-30 | 18 |
| 2025-08-31 | 11 |
| 2025-07-31 | 24 |
| 2025-06-30 | 31 |
| 2025-05-31 | 13 |
| 2025-04-30 | 35 |
| 2025-03-31 | 33 |
| 2025-02-28 | 51 |
| 2025-01-31 | 55 |
| 2024-12-31 | 58 |
| 2024-11-30 | 23 |
| 2024-10-31 | 76 |
| 2024-09-30 | 50 |
| 2024-08-31 | 32 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Melapress |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4.0 |
| Versions released | 28 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-26 |
| Added to directory | 2019-05-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Get email alerts for file and permission changes on your WordPress sites. No false positives!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Melapress File Monitor?
WordPress.org reports 6K+ active installs.
How popular is Melapress File Monitor?
As of October 17, 2026, Melapress File Monitor ranks #2931 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2925.
When was Melapress File Monitor last updated?
Melapress File Monitor was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 2.4.0). It has shipped 28 releases in total.
Who makes Melapress File Monitor?
Melapress File Monitor is developed by Melapress. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2019.
