Active installs
200K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#207
Peak #207
Downloads / day
19,870
prev 82,587
Downloads (7d)
108,970
All-time downloads
6.6M
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Starter Templates by Kadence WP currently ranks #207 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 5,044 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.3.3, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (3 days ago) — release #72 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
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Details
| Author | Nexcess |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.3 |
| Versions released | 72 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2020-08-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Build a Beautiful "performance optimized" website with ease.
Frequently asked questions
Is Starter Templates by Kadence WP a free plugin?
Yes — Starter Templates by Kadence WP is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Starter Templates by Kadence WP?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Starter Templates by Kadence WP?
As of August 8, 2026, Starter Templates by Kadence WP ranks #207 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Starter Templates by Kadence WP last updated?
Starter Templates by Kadence WP was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 2.3.3). It has shipped 72 releases in total.
Who makes Starter Templates by Kadence WP?
Starter Templates by Kadence WP is developed by Nexcess. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2020.
