| # | Plugin | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50376 |
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CodingMall Product Relay for WooCommerce Updated 6 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50377 |
|
CraftArt Product Fields for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 73437dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50377 |
|
Rabietta Admin Menu Organizer Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 13257dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50378 |
|
Bitpace Bitcoin and Crypto Payment Gateway for WooCommerce Updated 4 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50379 |
|
Obzervi Logs Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 13277dnew30dnew | (2) | 0+ | — |
| 50380 |
|
Edu Testimonials Updated 7 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50381 |
|
DMedia Site Change Audit Reports Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 13307dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50382 |
|
Easy Content Analysis Updated 5 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50383 |
|
Phoca Restaurant Menu Block Updated 2 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50384 |
|
ImgSmaller – Optimize Images | Compress Images | Convert WebP & AVIF Updated 10 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50385 |
|
Ethora Chat Assistant Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 13277dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50386 |
|
8digits Factura for WooCommerce Updated 4 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50387 |
|
Custom Login Protector – Hide Login URL & Brute Force Security Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 73417dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50387 |
|
Convertizer.fr Updated 6 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50388 |
|
Fly Nav Mobile Updated 3 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 50389 |
|
Arvexa Loom Builder Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 13307dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50390 |
|
LINE Message Work Updated 6 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50391 |
|
Auto Parts 4 Less Marketplace Sync Updated 4 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50392 |
|
Open24 Security Updated 4 days ago | 1d▼ 19657dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50392 |
|
Flow POS – Point of Sale for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 138597dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50393 |
|
Ciaook Share Plugin Updated 9 years ago | 1d▲ 21107dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50394 |
|
Simple Compiler SCSS Updated 4 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50395 |
|
Partyline: Reader-Submitted Stories for Local News and Magazines Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 73407dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50395 |
|
Recognyze.AI Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50396 |
|
Stockaro Connect — Barcode Scanner for WooCommerce Updated 2 days ago | 1d▲ 13287dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50397 |
|
Restrict Stock for WooCommerce Updated 5 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50399 |
|
Admin Dashboard and Notices Control Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 19657dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50399 |
|
Ethne Favorites Button Updated 4 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50400 |
|
Coach by Wondersome Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 138597dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50401 |
|
LeadJaw Updated 1 week ago | 1d▲ 73427dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50401 |
|
WP Metarepeater Updated 9 years ago | 1d▲ 21127dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50402 |
|
Leafio Letter Avatar Updated 2 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50403 |
|
Storage for Woo via Dropbox Updated 1 week ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 50404 |
|
Five Number Lightbox Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 13307dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50405 |
|
XLSJuice Updated 7 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50406 |
|
fliix – Now Playing for Soundtrack Your Brand Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 19667dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50407 |
|
Alerts via MQQT for WooCommerce Updated 6 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50408 |
|
Frequently bought items Updated 2 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50409 |
|
Creotec Content Expiration Manager Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 73407dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50409 |
|
Your Own Logo Updated 1 year ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50410 |
|
ScoreFix – Boost Lighthouse & Improve UX Updated 3 months ago | 1d▲ 138607dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50411 |
|
PBT Pay Updated 4 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50412 |
|
BaqFlo SamePage Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 13267dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50413 |
|
Siiimple APH Updated 6 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50414 |
|
Blim Post Suggestion and Vote Updated 4 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50415 |
|
GenAI Toolbox Updated 2 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50416 |
|
Optimus Price Updated 8 years ago | 1d▲ 21127dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50417 |
|
RankWorker Updated 3 weeks ago | 1d▼ 19727dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50417 |
|
Streets Suggestions via map.md for WooCommerce Updated 3 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 50419 |
|
Doltics Radar Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 2837dnew30dnew | — | 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.