Active installs
100K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#325
Peak #325
Downloads / day
476
prev 507
Downloads (7d)
3,602
All-time downloads
8.7M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Popular Posts currently ranks #325 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 656 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v7.4.0, shipped on Jun 7, 2026 (61 days ago) — release #91 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
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Details
| Author | Hector Cabrera |
|---|---|
| Current version | 7.4.0 |
| Versions released | 91 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-07 |
| Added to directory | 2008-11-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A highly customizable, easy-to-use popular posts plugin!
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Popular Posts a free plugin?
Yes — WP Popular Posts is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Popular Posts?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Popular Posts?
As of August 7, 2026, WP Popular Posts ranks #325 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was WP Popular Posts last updated?
WP Popular Posts was last updated on June 7, 2026 (version 7.4.0). It has shipped 91 releases in total.
Who makes WP Popular Posts?
WP Popular Posts is developed by Hector Cabrera. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2008.
