Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Distraction Free View currently ranks #45405 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #33883, first reached on Jul 28, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.9.0, shipped on Oct 4, 2026 (18 days ago) — release #19 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #45405 |
| 2026-09-30 | #39056 |
| 2026-08-31 | #42122 |
| 2026-07-30 | #39842 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-30 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | 16 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 8 |
| 2026-07-30 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 12 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-29 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-25 | 5 |
| 2026-01-28 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-27 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Mehul Gohil |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.0 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-04 |
| Added to directory | 2016-03-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds frontend Reader Mode so visitors can focus on posts, pages, and selected public post types.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Distraction Free View?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is WP Distraction Free View?
As of October 22, 2026, WP Distraction Free View ranks #45405 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #33883.
When was WP Distraction Free View last updated?
WP Distraction Free View was last updated on October 4, 2026 (version 1.9.0). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes WP Distraction Free View?
WP Distraction Free View is developed by Mehul Gohil. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2016.
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