Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP-Members currently ranks #747 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #739, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 50K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 415 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 52% versus the month before (866/day).
- The latest release, v3.5.7, shipped on Sep 8, 2026 (38 days ago) — release #34 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #747 |
| 2026-09-30 | #745 |
| 2026-08-31 | #744 |
| 2026-07-31 | #741 |
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 | 50,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 50,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50,000 |
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 | 318 |
| 2026-09-30 | 461 |
| 2026-08-31 | 159 |
| 2026-07-31 | 137 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using WP-Members
Detected on 1 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
Details
| Author | Chad Butler |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.5.7 |
| Versions released | 34 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-08 |
| Added to directory | 2009-09-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The original WordPress membership plugin with content restriction, user login, custom registration fields, user profiles, and more.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP-Members?
WordPress.org reports 50K+ active installs.
How popular is WP-Members?
As of October 16, 2026, WP-Members ranks #747 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #739.
When was WP-Members last updated?
WP-Members was last updated on September 8, 2026 (version 3.5.7). It has shipped 34 releases in total.
Who makes WP-Members?
WP-Members is developed by Chad Butler. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2009.
