| # | Plugin | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53964 |
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Mirror App – Video Feed Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17337dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53965 |
|
Tarkva – Expiry Tracking and Discount Engine Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 39317dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 53965 |
|
Civil Publisher Tools Updated 7 years ago | 1d▲ 84357dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53966 |
|
Coupon ROI Tracker for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 19517dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53966 |
|
Ele UI Color Scheme Restoration Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 60867dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53966 |
|
offer out stock plugin Updated 5 years ago | 1d▲ 17337dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 53967 |
|
Boldmapper Updated 5 years ago | 1d▼ 10937dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53968 |
|
VitalSwap Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 34247dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53968 |
|
EZee Copyright Protector Updated 6 years ago | 1d▲ 17337dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53968 |
|
ShopMobi – API Optimizer for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 75437dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53969 |
|
MinuteRead — Reading Time for Posts Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53969 |
|
SimVox eSIM Integration Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17337dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53970 |
|
Product Carousel Slider for WooCommerce (Biddut Block) Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 17347dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53970 |
|
Puchi A/B Testing Updated 7 years ago | 1d▼ 10937dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53971 |
|
Authyo OTP for Ninja Forms Updated 14 hours ago | 1d▲ 11517dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53972 |
|
Quick Variable Products – Generate Variations for WooCommerce Updated 7 days ago | 1d▼ 6057dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53972 |
|
Azeen Core Updated 7 years ago | 1d▲ 17347dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53973 |
|
CyberGuard Security Connector Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 19517dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53973 |
|
Peterwolf Corner Ribbon Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53974 |
|
ticketing online Updated 8 years ago | 1d▲ 84387dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53975 |
|
Smart AI Writer Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 34277dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53976 |
|
elevenX Image Alt Manager Updated 3 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53977 |
|
Better Pricing for WC Paid Listings Updated 5 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (2) | 0+ | — |
| 53978 |
|
BuildsByLuke Facture Électronique for WooCommerce Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 6057dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53979 |
|
Voicecite SEO Bridge Updated 1 month ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53979 |
|
OrangeSMTP – Connector any SMTP Plugin, Report and Bulk mail Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17347dnew30dnew | (2) | 0+ | — |
| 53979 |
|
StoreMage – AI Product Optimizer for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53980 |
|
Atico – Brand Center Updated 3 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 53981 |
|
WP CSS Merge Updated 2 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53982 |
|
Yuga Login Form Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 11567dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53983 |
|
Appinio Search – AI Semantic & Multilingual Product Search for WooCommerce Updated 5 days ago | 1d▼ 6017dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53984 |
|
ZillaMetrics Chat Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 73687dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53985 |
|
Habibur Unused Image Cleaner Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53985 |
|
Progremzion Change Out of stock text to Sold Updated 8 years ago | 1d▲ 84417dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53986 |
|
Delivery Manager for Online Stores Updated 1 year ago | 1d▼ 54747dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53986 |
|
Gutenform Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 17347dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53987 |
|
Floynk for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53988 |
|
APPRL Updated 9 years ago | 1d▼ 72137dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53989 |
|
PDQ CSV Updated 3 years ago | 1d▲ 17367dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53989 |
|
Štíteknabalík.cz Updated 3 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 53990 |
|
JeelPay for WooCommerce Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 54747dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53991 |
|
NullSquare Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▼ 6027dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53992 |
|
CodeFaeries Save Later Updated 1 month ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53992 |
|
SDI Scarcity Timer Updated 7 years ago | 1d▲ 17367dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53992 |
|
Saksh appointment booking system Updated 3 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53993 |
|
CorePay Gateway for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53994 |
|
ASD Cookie Consent Updated 7 years ago | 1d▲ 84417dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53995 |
|
NoForm Updated 6 months ago | 1d▼ 47dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53996 |
|
UnoDock – Mobile Bottom Navigation Updated 6 days ago | 1d▼ 6007dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 53996 |
|
Centous Integration For Contact Form 7 And Mailchimp Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 17377dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
About this ranking
The WordPress.org plugin directory hosts more than 50,000 free plugins, but its “Popular” listing is a single static snapshot — it never tells you which plugins are gaining or losing ground. WP.MD records the directory’s popularity ranking every day and stores each plugin’s position over time, so you see movement across 1, 7, and 30 days instead of one frozen list. The table above reflects the ranking for 2026-08-07, compared against the previous day.
What the numbers mean
A plugin’s position is based on its standing in the WordPress.org “Popular” listing, which is driven largely by active installs and recent download velocity. Active installs (shown in buckets like 10M+ or 500K+) count sites currently running the plugin — and the directory caps the public figure at 10M+, a bucket only a handful of plugins occupy. As of 2026-08-07 that top tier is held by Elementor, Yoast SEO, and Contact Form 7.
Downloads behave differently for plugins than for themes. Every new release pushes an update to the plugin’s entire install base, so daily downloads spike with each version shipped — a plugin can post millions of downloads in a week without gaining a single new user. And as with default themes, bundling matters: Akismet ships with WordPress core, so part of its install base reflects preinstallation rather than deliberate choice.
Reading the movement columns
The 1D, 7D, and 30D columns show how far a plugin has climbed or dropped over each window. Large short-term jumps — the biggest risers — usually follow a directory feature, a major release, security headlines, or a change in WordPress core itself: Classic Editor’s years-long run near the top began as a direct reaction to the block editor’s launch. Sharp falls more often mean a competitor surged than a plugin actually losing installs. Entries in New in range are plugins that broke into the tracked ranking for the first time that week.
Directory popularity vs. real-world importance
Directory rank and real-world importance aren’t the same thing. The “Popular” sort rewards download velocity, which favors plugins that update often and plugins bundled with hosting stacks. Meanwhile a plugin like WooCommerce anchors a huge share of all online stores, and entire ecosystems — page-builder add-ons, form extensions, payment gateways — ride on the adoption of the platforms they extend. For the wider market picture — how many WordPress plugins exist, how fast the directory grows, and which categories lead — see our regularly updated WordPress plugin statistics. Comparing those figures with the tracker above is the quickest way to spot a plugin that’s quietly dominant despite a modest directory position.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular WordPress plugin right now?
As of 2026-08-07, Elementor leads the WordPress.org popularity ranking, followed by Yoast SEO and Contact Form 7. All three sit in the directory’s top 10M+ install bucket, so their order reflects WordPress.org’s popularity score rather than raw install counts.
What’s the difference between active installs and downloads?
Active installs count the sites currently running a plugin, shown in ranges like 10M+ or 500K+. Downloads count every fresh install and every update — so for a widely installed plugin, a new release alone can generate millions of downloads in days. That’s why a plugin can top the download charts while its active-install base stays flat, and why both columns are worth watching.
How is WordPress plugin popularity measured?
Directory popularity comes from the WordPress.org “Popular” listing, driven mainly by active installs and download velocity. It rewards momentum: plugins that update frequently or ship with WordPress itself rank higher than raw usage alone would suggest. WP.MD tracks the ranking daily so you can separate lasting position from short-lived spikes.
How often is this data updated?
The ranking refreshes daily. Each day’s movement is measured against the previous day, with 7-day and 30-day columns showing longer trends. Every plugin also gets its own page with full position and install history — click any name in the table to see its chart.