Active installs
100K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#327
Peak #324
Downloads / day
989
prev 1,117
Downloads (7d)
43,991
All-time downloads
8.8M
Days tracked
38
1 day▬
7 days▬
30 days▼ 3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Popular Posts currently ranks #327 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #324, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 2,056 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 199% versus the month before (689/day).
- The latest release, v7.4.1, shipped on Aug 23, 2026 (8 days ago) — release #92 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #327 |
| 2026-07-31 | #324 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 989 |
| 2026-07-31 | 723 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Hector Cabrera |
|---|---|
| Current version | 7.4.1 |
| Versions released | 92 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-23 |
| Added to directory | 2008-11-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
A highly customizable, easy-to-use popular posts plugin!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Popular Posts?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Popular Posts?
As of August 31, 2026, WP Popular Posts ranks #327 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #324.
When was WP Popular Posts last updated?
WP Popular Posts was last updated on August 23, 2026 (version 7.4.1). It has shipped 92 releases in total.
Who makes WP Popular Posts?
WP Popular Posts is developed by Hector Cabrera. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2008.
