Active installs
40K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#901
Peak #901
Downloads / day
1,444
prev 1,019
Downloads (7d)
4,959
All-time downloads
3.1M
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Visual Composer currently ranks #901 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 1,422 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v45.16.1, shipped on Jul 23, 2026 (16 days ago) — release #39 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
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Details
| Author | Visual Composer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 45.16.1 |
| Versions released | 39 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
| Added to directory | 2019-09-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Drag and drop page builder that gives the freedom to design WordPress websites, landing pages, custom themes, maintenance mode & coming soon pages.
Frequently asked questions
Is Visual Composer a free plugin?
Yes — Visual Composer is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Visual Composer?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Visual Composer?
As of August 8, 2026, Visual Composer ranks #901 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Visual Composer last updated?
Visual Composer was last updated on July 23, 2026 (version 45.16.1). It has shipped 39 releases in total.
Who makes Visual Composer?
Visual Composer is developed by Visual Composer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2019.
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