Active installs
40K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#875
Peak #874
Downloads / day
162
prev 204
Downloads (7d)
875
All-time downloads
606.7K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- What The File currently ranks #875 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #874, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- It is averaging 135 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.6.1, shipped on Feb 19, 2026 (169 days ago) — release #22 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Barry Kooij |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.1 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-19 |
| Added to directory | 2012-08-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
What The File is the best tool to find out what template parts are used to display the page you're currently viewing!
Frequently asked questions
Is What The File a free plugin?
Yes — What The File is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use What The File?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is What The File?
As of August 7, 2026, What The File ranks #875 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #874.
When was What The File last updated?
What The File was last updated on February 19, 2026 (version 1.6.1). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes What The File?
What The File is developed by Barry Kooij. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2012.
