Active installs
300K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#181
Peak #181
Downloads / day
43,568
prev 63,911
Downloads (7d)
115,954
All-time downloads
12.6M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple History currently ranks #181 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 5,848 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v5.30.0, shipped on Aug 5, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #231 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
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Details
| Author | Pär Thernström |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.30.0 |
| Versions released | 231 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Added to directory | 2010-07-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Track changes and user activities on your WordPress site. See who created a page, uploaded an attachment, and more, for a complete audit trail.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simple History a free plugin?
Yes — Simple History is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Simple History?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple History?
As of August 7, 2026, Simple History ranks #181 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Simple History last updated?
Simple History was last updated on August 5, 2026 (version 5.30.0). It has shipped 231 releases in total.
Who makes Simple History?
Simple History is developed by Pär Thernström. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2010.
