Active installs
900+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#7305
Peak #7300
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
84.3K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Popular Posts currently ranks #7305 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7300, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.6.2.0, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,175 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
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Details
| Author | RobMarsh |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.6.2.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2008-09-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 1.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Popular Posts displays a list of your blog's most-viewed posts. The output can be customised in many ways.
Frequently asked questions
Is Popular Posts a free plugin?
Yes — Popular Posts is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Popular Posts?
WordPress.org reports 900+ active installs.
How popular is Popular Posts?
As of August 8, 2026, Popular Posts ranks #7305 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #7300.
When was Popular Posts last updated?
Popular Posts was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 2.6.2.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Popular Posts?
Popular Posts is developed by RobMarsh. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2008.
