Active installs
700+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#7946
Peak #7946
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
129K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Popular Widget currently ranks #7946 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.7.0, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,175 days ago) — release #29 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Hax |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.0 |
| Versions released | 29 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2011-02-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Display the most commented or most viewed posts in a tabbed widget, filter the post by date range or by category. It also includes a tags tab.
Frequently asked questions
Is Popular Widget a free plugin?
Yes — Popular Widget is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Popular Widget?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is Popular Widget?
As of August 8, 2026, Popular Widget ranks #7946 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Popular Widget last updated?
Popular Widget was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 1.7.0). It has shipped 29 releases in total.
Who makes Popular Widget?
Popular Widget is developed by Hax. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2011.
