| # | Plugin | Trends (1d / 7d / 30d) | Rating | Active installs | Next milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52801 |
|
TT Discount Option for WooCommerce Updated 4 years ago | 1d▼ 58657dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52802 |
|
Uploadfic – Upload Any Mime Types Updated 1 week ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52803 |
|
Allowed Routes Updated 7 years ago | 1d▼ 5887dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52804 |
|
Parasol Updated 11 months ago | 1d▼ 58657dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52805 |
|
JW Prayer Times Updated 3 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52805 |
|
Avosist Chatbot Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (2) | 0+ | — |
| 52806 |
|
Options Management Updated 8 years ago | 1d▲ 69737dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 52807 |
|
JWT Selector Authenticator Updated 11 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52808 |
|
RankNode SEO Updated 3 months ago | 1d▼ 5897dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52809 |
|
Aistore invoicing software Updated 4 years ago | 1d▲ 54067dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52810 |
|
Tailored Swiper Carousel Updated 5 years ago | 1d▲ 75977dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52811 |
|
Scroll To Updated 2 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52812 |
|
Mailora Email Composer Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52812 |
|
StoreBooster Updated 7 months ago | 1d▲ 36997dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52813 |
|
Phoenix Gift for WooCommerce Updated 2 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52814 |
|
Lova Payment Gateway Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 58667dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52815 |
|
Filterable Post Gallery – Post Grid & WooCommerce Product Filter Block Updated 4 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52816 |
|
Amplest Autopilot — AEO & AI Search Optimization for WordPress Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 5927dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52817 |
|
Bytepaper Click-to-Chat Widget Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 58667dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52818 |
|
Clippings Updated 5 years ago | 1d▲ 75957dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52819 |
|
Triomize – SEO, AEO & GEO Content Optimization Updated 1 month ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (2) | 0+ | — |
| 52820 |
|
PSBDx Custom Product Fields Updated 4 weeks ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52820 |
|
Explore Wp Database Updated 8 years ago | 1d▲ 69757dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52821 |
|
ShieldClimb – Auto Complete Orders for WooCommerce Updated 5 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52822 |
|
Galina Express Logistics Integration Updated 2 months ago | 1d▼ 5927dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52823 |
|
Dashboard Feeds Dashboard Widget Updated 4 years ago | 1d▲ 54077dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52824 |
|
Urdu Text Fixer Updated 3 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52824 |
|
Mormat Scheduler Updated 2 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52825 |
|
StreamNexus.io Embed Videos Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 37027dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52826 |
|
Defer for Contact Form 7 Updated 1 month ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52827 |
|
Cuberg Updated 3 years ago | 1d▲ 54137dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52828 |
|
SEO Audit & Analyzer Updated 4 weeks ago | 1d▼ 58687dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 52829 |
|
HCT Community Database Management Updated 4 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52830 |
|
Change Payments Account Updated 5 years ago | 1d▲ 75977dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52831 |
|
OutPlug Updated 8 months ago | 1d▲ 37067dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52832 |
|
Flux One – Command Bar Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52832 |
|
AcceGuru – Accessibility Scanner, Auto-Fixer & AI Alt Text Updated 2 days ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52833 |
|
Acapela VaaS Updated 8 years ago | 1d▲ 69727dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52834 |
|
SpeedOx Updated 7 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (2) | 0+ | — |
| 52835 |
|
108WP Content Protector Lite Updated 4 months ago | 1d▼ 58657dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52836 |
|
Better Page Comments Updated 6 years ago | 1d▼ 5957dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52837 |
|
Javascript Disposable Email Blocker Updated 2 years ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52838 |
|
LangDesk: Translation Roles for Polylang Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | (1) | 0+ | — |
| 52839 |
|
Qloud Task Builders Checklists Updated 2 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52839 |
|
Simple Google Maps Widget Updated 8 years ago | 1d▲ 69727dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52840 |
|
Pro Teams Updated 2 years ago | 1d▼ 58647dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52841 |
|
Swaptify Updated 5 months ago | 1dnew7dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52842 |
|
Storey – Social Media Automation Updated 2 months ago | 1d▲ 89557dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52843 |
|
Post title link Updated 1 year ago | 1d▲ 75947dnew30dnew | — | 0+ | — |
| 52844 |
|
MultiWare Engine Lite – Multi Location Inventory Management for WooCommerce Updated 5 months ago | 1d▼ 58657dnew30dnew | — | 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.