Active installs
1M+
0.3% of tracked installs
Rank
#66
Peak #66
Downloads / day
511
prev 513
Downloads (7d)
6,528
All-time downloads
8M
Days tracked
38
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Multibyte Patch currently ranks #66 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 903 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 21% versus the month before (1,143/day).
- The latest release, v2.9.3, shipped on Aug 16, 2026 (15 days ago) — release #31 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #66 |
| 2026-07-31 | #66 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 511 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,154 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,044 |
| 2026-05-31 | 608 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,237 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,691 |
| 2026-02-28 | 912 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,139 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,728 |
| 2025-11-30 | 581 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,157 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,466 |
| 2025-08-31 | 875 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,422 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,963 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,423 |
| 2025-04-30 | 5,415 |
| 2025-03-31 | 597 |
| 2025-02-28 | 469 |
| 2025-01-31 | 447 |
| 2024-12-31 | 202 |
| 2024-11-30 | 228 |
| 2024-10-31 | 444 |
| 2024-09-30 | 463 |
| 2024-08-31 | 315 |
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Details
| Author | Seisuke Kuraishi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.9.3 |
| Versions released | 31 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-16 |
| Added to directory | 2011-07-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Multibyte functionality enhancement for the WordPress Japanese package.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Multibyte Patch?
WordPress.org reports 1M+ active installs.
How popular is WP Multibyte Patch?
As of August 31, 2026, WP Multibyte Patch ranks #66 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was WP Multibyte Patch last updated?
WP Multibyte Patch was last updated on August 16, 2026 (version 2.9.3). It has shipped 31 releases in total.
Who makes WP Multibyte Patch?
WP Multibyte Patch is developed by Seisuke Kuraishi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2011.
