Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10586
Peak #10583
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
8.6K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Headless currently ranks #10586 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10583, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Apr 25, 2019 (2,661 days ago).
Ranking history
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Joe Bailey-Roberts |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 1 |
| Last updated | 2019-04-25 |
| Added to directory | 2018-07-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A lightweight plugin to disable the WP frontend experience.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Headless a free plugin?
Yes — WP Headless is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Headless?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is WP Headless?
As of August 7, 2026, WP Headless ranks #10586 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10583.
When was WP Headless last updated?
WP Headless was last updated on April 25, 2019 (version 1.0.1).
Who makes WP Headless?
WP Headless is developed by Joe Bailey-Roberts. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2018.
