| # | Plugin | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55696 |
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A11ysaurio PDF Checker Updated 1 week ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55696 |
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Contact Chat Widget Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 61347dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55697 |
|
RowVista Slider Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 61347dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55698 |
|
FalcoSearch – Live Search & Product Filter for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 61357dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55699 |
|
AI Face Shape Detector Widget Updated 3 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55700 |
|
Basic Auth for WP-Admin Updated 4 years ago | 1d▲ 61357dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55701 |
|
Zebby VAT Validation for WooCommerce Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 61357dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55702 |
|
MentoFeed – Live Product Feed Builder for WooCommerce Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 52907dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55703 |
|
Haq Security CVE Monitor Updated 1 day ago | 1d▼ 31047dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55703 |
|
inqiro Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 61347dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55704 |
|
SibroX Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 61347dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55705 |
|
Product Like and Hide Updated 3 years ago | 1d▲ 61357dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55706 |
|
Heartly – Flash Sales for WooCommerce Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 52947dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55707 |
|
Add authors not users Updated 9 years ago | 1d▲ 61357dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55708 |
|
Embed for Vimeo Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 61357dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55709 |
|
Apslo Board Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 61357dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55710 |
|
Mobile Menu Removal for Genesis Updated 5 years ago | 1d▲ 61367dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 55711 |
|
AI Assistant: GPT ChatBot Updated 1 month ago | 1d▲ 61367dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55712 |
|
Lenca Booking Updated 1 day ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55712 |
|
GistMag Alt Text Generator Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 61367dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55713 |
|
Chiseiko Essential Swatches for WooCommerce Updated 1 month ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55714 |
|
Auto complete all orders Updated 6 years ago | 1d▲ 61367dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55715 |
|
KatlaKit Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 29917dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55716 |
|
FreshenUp Updated 2 weeks ago | 1d▲ 61367dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55717 |
|
Jass Product Version Display for WooCommerce Updated 1 month ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55718 |
|
Crypto Price Display Updated 12 months ago | 1d▲ 61357dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55719 |
|
tells — Text Analysis Widget Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 29877dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55720 |
|
Sukellos Login Wrapper Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 61357dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55721 |
|
Magic Elements Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 61357dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55722 |
|
NexGrid Catalog Gallery Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 61357dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 55723 |
|
getSoapy Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 61367dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 55724 |
|
Add Prefix on File Upload Updated 4 years ago | 1d▲ 61377dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 55725 |
|
ClientSync Support – AI Powered Customer Support Ticket System Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 61377dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 55726 |
|
WFUcore Checkout Subscribe Updated 1 month ago | 1d▼ 29867dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55727 |
|
StockCommerce Updated 2 years ago | 1d▲ 61367dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55728 |
|
Speed in China | Test Website Speed from Mainland China | GFW Optimization & Google Fonts Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 61367dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55729 |
|
Multilingual Comments for WPGlobus Updated 3 days ago | 1d▲ 61377dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 55730 |
|
Takumi AI Product Filter for WooCommerce Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 61377dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55731 |
|
askVela – Live Chat & AI Support Updated 5 days ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 55732 |
|
Redemption For myCred Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 61377dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55733 |
|
microSlider Updated 4 years ago | 1d▲ 61377dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55734 |
|
AcyMailing integration for Learndash Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 61377dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55735 |
|
WT JotForm Integration Updated 5 months ago | 1d▲ 61377dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55736 |
|
Progressive Images Updated 9 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55737 |
|
Chat & Forms Integration for OkoCRM (Unofficial) Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 61367dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55738 |
|
Wyld Registration Sentry Updated 1 week ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55739 |
|
PureGallery Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 61367dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55740 |
|
GDC Forms to Sheets Bridge Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55741 |
|
CrossSync Updated 9 months ago | 1d▲ 61367dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 55742 |
|
SendGrail SMTP – Secure Email Delivery, Routing & Email Log for Gmail, Outlook, Office 365 & Custom SMTP Updated 6 days ago | 1d▲ 61367dnew30dnew | — | 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.