Active installs
900+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#7080
Peak #7080
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
90.8K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Friends currently ranks #7080 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v4.2.1, shipped on Jul 13, 2026 (25 days ago) — release #84 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Alex Kirk |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.1 |
| Versions released | 84 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
| Added to directory | 2018-05-06 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A self-hosted social reader for WordPress: follow people via RSS and ActivityPub, with multiple themes and a plugin ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Is Friends a free plugin?
Yes — Friends is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Friends?
WordPress.org reports 900+ active installs.
How popular is Friends?
As of August 7, 2026, Friends ranks #7080 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Friends last updated?
Friends was last updated on July 13, 2026 (version 4.2.1). It has shipped 84 releases in total.
Who makes Friends?
Friends is developed by Alex Kirk. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2018.
