| # | Plugin | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46928 |
|
Astro Zodiac Widget Updated 3 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46928 |
|
Wake Up! Updated 3 years ago | 1d▲ 27697dnew30dnew | (2) | 0+ | — |
| 46929 |
|
Baachal AI Chatbot Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 27697dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 46929 |
|
WP Social Feed Gallery Updated 7 years ago | 1d▲ 17567dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46930 |
|
Nucleus Audio Playlist Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46931 |
|
Comment Name Avatar Updated 8 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46931 |
|
WP GlobalInput Login Updated 8 years ago | 1d▲ 17567dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 46932 |
|
EcomAIBridge for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46932 |
|
Comments Mover Updated 6 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46933 |
|
Simple Login Customize Updated 3 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 46933 |
|
Protector using ReCaptcha Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 17567dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46934 |
|
Inclusense Accessibility Widget Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 27677dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 46935 |
|
Indesign Nepali Post Date Updated 2 days ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46935 |
|
inSIM Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 17567dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46936 |
|
Simplify Dashboard Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 27677dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46936 |
|
Product Recommendations for WooCommerce – Upsells, Cross-sells, Related Products & Frequently Bought Together Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 17567dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46937 |
|
Ad-Apt AI Marketing Roadmap Updated 3 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46937 |
|
Kitbix Commerce – The Fastest Way to Start Selling on WordPress Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 27677dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46938 |
|
Lazy Images Without Jetpack Updated 6 years ago | 1d▲ 17567dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 46939 |
|
Zhu Posts Icon Carousel for WordPress Updated 5 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46939 |
|
Ediug Jobs Finder Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 17567dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46940 |
|
Ledyer Payments for WooCommerce Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 27677dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46940 |
|
ColorfulUI Updated 9 years ago | 1d▲ 93987dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46941 |
|
Tuft Feedback Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46941 |
|
MB Topbar Updated 7 years ago | 1d▲ 17557dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46942 |
|
Post tracking code Updated 5 years ago | 1d▲ 59437dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 46942 |
|
Saksh WP Hotel Booking Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▲ 17557dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46943 |
|
Yaraa AI Sales Agent Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 59437dnew30dnew | (2) | 0+ | — |
| 46943 |
|
Placeholders Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 17557dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46945 |
|
Simple FAQ Manager Updated 3 years ago | 1d▲ 59437dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46945 |
|
AddressZen Updated 11 months ago | 1d▲ 17557dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46946 |
|
Listing Reviews for Directorist with Yelp Updated 3 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46946 |
|
Arboleda Category List for Elementor Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46947 |
|
Wiscus Updated 3 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46947 |
|
Vedrixa Forms – User Registration Form, Signup Form & Drag & Drop Form Builder Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▲ 17547dnew30dnew | (3) | 0+ | — |
| 46948 |
|
AddC Updated 9 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46948 |
|
PLTarget (Post Links Target) Updated 1 week ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46949 |
|
DxTag – SEO-Boosting WooCommerce Listing Generator Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 59427dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46949 |
|
Special Promotion and Support Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17547dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46950 |
|
AI Post Visualizer Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 59427dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46950 |
|
Stocktech Alerts Updated 4 years ago | 1d▲ 17547dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46951 |
|
refatbd Advanced SMS for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17547dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46952 |
|
Brutal Blocks Updated 3 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46952 |
|
L-Clutch Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 59427dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46953 |
|
Tobidase Swipe LightBox Updated 4 days ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46953 |
|
Shiperman for WooCommerce Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 17547dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46954 |
|
Kikushima Recipes Updated 6 years ago | 1d▲ 59427dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46954 |
|
Rusnet Interactive Map for Yandex Maps Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 17547dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46955 |
|
ADWMAN: Advanced Dashboard Manager Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46955 |
|
Liaison Site Prober Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 17547dnew30dnew | — | 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.