| # | Plugin | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48087 |
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LMDM Styles for Open User Map Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 139777dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48088 |
|
GoldT WebMCP Bridge Updated 1 month ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48089 |
|
SJ Reading Time Updated 10 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48090 |
|
Leet Affiliate for Freemius Updated 9 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48091 |
|
Cadosy SEO & Site Management API Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 139777dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48092 |
|
Nowy Widget for WordPress Updated 3 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48093 |
|
Login Defender Updated 1 year ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48094 |
|
Recent Shots Widget Updated 9 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48095 |
|
Calendas Updated 3 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48096 |
|
Blog Pages Sitemap Updated 5 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48097 |
|
HXSE — Code-First Search Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 139757dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48098 |
|
MWNotif – Bootstrap Notification Alert Updated 7 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 48099 |
|
Craftsmenit-Video Platform for YouTube Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 139767dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48100 |
|
Published Posts Locked URL Updated 9 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48101 |
|
Gifted Testimonials Updated 7 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48102 |
|
floating Circles Updated 2 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48103 |
|
iDenfy for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48104 |
|
SSL Expiration Notifier Updated 2 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48105 |
|
Ask I Viki CRM for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 139737dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48106 |
|
RusEng Updated 8 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48107 |
|
EwoApps Updated 6 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48108 |
|
Dynamic Category Slider Updated 1 year ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48109 |
|
Studza for WooCommerce Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 139737dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48110 |
|
JewelsStore Chat Widget Updated 4 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48111 |
|
Kandeshop Broken Links Checker Updated 9 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48112 |
|
Advance Food Menu Updated 8 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48113 |
|
Hiding WC Products & Terms Updated 3 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 48114 |
|
iaRe CRM Updated 8 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48115 |
|
DecaRoy Site Helper Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 139737dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48116 |
|
SmartGuard AI for Gravity Forms Updated 4 days ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48117 |
|
Flotiq Sync Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 83867dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48118 |
|
EffortLess Custom SEO Meta Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48119 |
|
FormTrail Inbox Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 139737dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48120 |
|
suPixel AI Try On Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 139757dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48121 |
|
TruVisibility Plagiarism Checker Updated 9 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48122 |
|
Simple Affiliate for WooCommerce Updated 4 years ago | 1d▲ 83857dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48123 |
|
ImgMarkFactory Updated 2 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48124 |
|
3task Polls – Surveys, Quizzes & Voting Updated 1 week ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48125 |
|
WPSPX Login Updated 6 years ago | 1d▲ 83887dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48126 |
|
HustlAI Appointment Scheduler Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 139757dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 48127 |
|
WCS Custom Spinner Updated 4 years ago | 1d▲ 83887dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48128 |
|
Exit Popup Survey Updated 2 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48129 |
|
Payment Gateway Remise for WooCommerce Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 83897dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48130 |
|
LinkNacional Multi Currency for GiveWP Updated 6 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48131 |
|
SiteAssist AI Editorial Planner Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 139747dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48132 |
|
Shipping Label PDF Generator With UPS For Woocommerce Updated 4 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48133 |
|
Suziwan Referrer Log Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 139747dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48134 |
|
On Click to Top Updated 4 years ago | 1d▲ 83907dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 48135 |
|
SenPrints Integration for WooCommerce Updated 1 year ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 48136 |
|
Nuvia AI – The Developer Copilot for WordPress Updated 5 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 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.