Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Native PHP Sessions currently ranks #1598 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1596, first reached on Sep 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 620 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 25% versus the month before (496/day).
- The latest release, v1.4.5, shipped on Dec 4, 2025 (316 days ago) — release #37 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1598 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1597 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1602 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1604 |
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 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 901 |
| 2026-09-30 | 556 |
| 2026-08-31 | 643 |
| 2026-07-31 | 519 |
| 2026-06-30 | 631 |
| 2026-05-31 | 319 |
| 2026-04-30 | 672 |
| 2026-03-31 | 555 |
| 2026-02-28 | 163 |
| 2026-01-31 | 229 |
| 2025-12-31 | 355 |
| 2025-11-30 | 238 |
| 2025-10-31 | 504 |
| 2025-09-30 | 862 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Pantheon Systems |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.5 |
| Versions released | 37 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-04 |
| Added to directory | 2014-09-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Use native PHP sessions and stay horizontally scalable. Better living through superior technology.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Native PHP Sessions?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Native PHP Sessions?
As of October 16, 2026, Native PHP Sessions ranks #1598 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1596.
When was Native PHP Sessions last updated?
Native PHP Sessions was last updated on December 4, 2025 (version 1.4.5). It has shipped 37 releases in total.
Who makes Native PHP Sessions?
Native PHP Sessions is developed by Pantheon Systems. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2014.
