Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WordPress Beta Tester currently ranks #4461 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4287, first reached on Aug 19, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 298 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 43% versus the month before (209/day).
- The latest release, v4.0.1, shipped on Aug 13, 2026 (64 days ago) — release #100 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #4461 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4429 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4341 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4333 |
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 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
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 | 1,394 |
| 2026-09-30 | 217 |
| 2026-08-31 | 166 |
| 2026-07-31 | 62 |
| 2026-06-30 | 45 |
| 2026-05-31 | 29 |
| 2026-04-30 | 105 |
| 2026-03-31 | 175 |
| 2026-02-28 | 692 |
| 2026-01-31 | 91 |
| 2025-12-31 | 53 |
| 2025-11-30 | 100 |
| 2025-10-31 | 91 |
| 2025-09-30 | 830 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Andy Fragen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.0.1 |
| Versions released | 100 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-13 |
| Added to directory | 2009-06-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Allows you to easily upgrade for testing the next versions of WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WordPress Beta Tester?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is WordPress Beta Tester?
As of October 16, 2026, WordPress Beta Tester ranks #4461 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4287.
When was WordPress Beta Tester last updated?
WordPress Beta Tester was last updated on August 13, 2026 (version 4.0.1). It has shipped 100 releases in total.
Who makes WordPress Beta Tester?
WordPress Beta Tester is developed by Andy Fragen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2009.
