Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#43224
Peak #33385
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.1K
Days tracked
3
1 day▼ 9839
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Refback currently ranks #43224 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #33385, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.1, shipped on Dec 26, 2020 (2,051 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | David Shanske |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2020-12-26 |
| Added to directory | 2018-08-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Enable Refbacks on your WordPress site
Frequently asked questions
Is Refback a free plugin?
Yes — Refback is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Refback?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Refback?
As of August 8, 2026, Refback ranks #43224 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #33385.
When was Refback last updated?
Refback was last updated on December 26, 2020 (version 2.0.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Refback?
Refback is developed by David Shanske. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2018.
