| # | Plugin | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46710 |
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Scanandpay Payments via PayID for WooCommerce Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 139397dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46710 |
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Sort Posts by Latest Update Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 115947dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 46711 |
|
momwagon Carpool Button for The Events Calendar Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 87397dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46712 |
|
SEO by Dizetech Updated 10 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46713 |
|
BingoRentals Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46714 |
|
Contact Form 7 Save to Database (Add-on for CF7) Updated 7 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46714 |
|
Word Switch Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 139447dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46714 |
|
Exporter for wBuy Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 110137dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46715 |
|
Simply Featured Video – Featured video support for WordPress Updated 4 years ago | 1d▲ 182647dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46716 |
|
User Mass Messaging Updated 10 months ago | 1d▲ 115947dnew30dnew | (3) | 0+ | — |
| 46717 |
|
SiteMessages Updated 3 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46717 |
|
msgflash – Messaging Automation for WooCommerce Updated 3 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46718 |
|
Connectapre – Smart Contact Button Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 161457dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 46719 |
|
Cheerful Give Updated 1 week ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46720 |
|
Sort Options Label Editor for WooCommerce Updated 8 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46721 |
|
Easy Stripe Payments & Donations Updated 14 hours ago | 1d▲ 110137dnew30dnew | (5) | 0+ | — |
| 46721 |
|
Storzen Multi Currency Switcher for WooCommerce Updated 1 month ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46722 |
|
Recover Abandoned Cart for WooCommerce Updated 8 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46722 |
|
Chamevo Multistep Product Configurator Updated 1 month ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46723 |
|
Tidy Table of Contents – Auto TOC, Anchors & Navigation Updated 2 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46724 |
|
ETD Dynamic Shortcodes Updated 7 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46724 |
|
Very Simple WP SlideShow Updated 6 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46725 |
|
Fragment's Product Advertising for Amazon Updated 5 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46725 |
|
7 Sided Cube Real SEO Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 161437dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 46726 |
|
FtlCommerce – Instant Product Search Updated 6 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46726 |
|
Fuwari Block Effects Updated 5 days ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46727 |
|
Third Party API Authentication Updated 6 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46727 |
|
AxG AI Site Assistant Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▲ 148767dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46728 |
|
Shop Element for WooCommerce Updated 10 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46729 |
|
Aizle Dots Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46730 |
|
Netuy Email Marketing Updated 4 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46730 |
|
AJ FAQ Block Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 115947dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 46731 |
|
Coupon Boost for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46732 |
|
Sales Health Monitor for WooCommerce Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 156517dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46732 |
|
Media Attachment Bulk Move Updated 5 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46733 |
|
Hannan Shakib LMS Student Teacher Portal for Elementor Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 148747dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46734 |
|
Swiftload Updated 3 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46737 |
|
Wedepohl Engineering Time Since Updated 4 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46738 |
|
Easy Note For WooCommerce Updated 4 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46741 |
|
F13 Table of Contents Updated 5 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46742 |
|
Mool Role Restrictor Updated 6 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46743 |
|
Amitry Internal Links Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 148707dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46746 |
|
Access Pages by Role for Admin Updated 6 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46747 |
|
inSites Analytics Updated 4 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 46751 |
|
UnlimitCookie: Total GDPR, LSSI & Privacy Compliance Updated 6 months ago | 1d▲ 161277dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46752 |
|
WAF Manager for Cloudflare Updated 2 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46753 |
|
WAJ Image Slider Updated 7 years ago | 1d▲ 158817dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46754 |
|
Conecshon Topic Prefixes for bbPress Updated 3 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 46754 |
|
Gateway for Vantiv on WC Updated 5 years ago | 1d▲ 148627dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 46755 |
|
Bohudur Gateway for Easy Digital Downloads Updated 2 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.