Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Help currently ranks #2268 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2230, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 9K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 70 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 11% versus the month before (63/day).
- The latest release, v1.7.5, shipped on Apr 20, 2024 (910 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #2268 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2256 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2255 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2235 |
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 | 9,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 9,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9,000 |
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 | 49 |
| 2026-09-30 | 73 |
| 2026-08-31 | 68 |
| 2026-07-31 | 58 |
| 2026-06-30 | 39 |
| 2026-05-31 | 6 |
| 2026-04-30 | 113 |
| 2026-03-31 | 76 |
| 2026-02-28 | 11 |
| 2026-01-31 | 20 |
| 2025-12-31 | 64 |
| 2025-11-30 | 8 |
| 2025-10-31 | 45 |
| 2025-09-30 | 65 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Mark Jaquith |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.5 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-20 |
| Added to directory | 2011-05-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Site operators can create detailed, hierarchical documentation for the site's authors, editors, and contributors, viewable in the WordPress admin.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Help?
WordPress.org reports 9K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Help?
As of October 17, 2026, WP Help ranks #2268 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2230.
When was WP Help last updated?
WP Help was last updated on April 20, 2024 (version 1.7.5). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes WP Help?
WP Help is developed by Mark Jaquith. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2011.
