Download Helper
v1.0.0by Pooja Parmar · updated 1 year ago
Download Helper is a lightweight WordPress plugin that lets you manage and organize downloadable files directly from your dashboard.
- Rank
- #28,416
- Up41 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 22
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 839
- 839 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Download Helper at a glance
Download Helper is a WordPress plugin by Pooja Parmar with 20+ active installs, the #28,416 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 29, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 17 plugins tagged “helper”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Download Helper |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 22 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 22 |
Rank over time
#28,416 · down 291 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #28,416 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,457 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,183 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,180 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #28,061 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,982 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,763 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,133 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,125 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -4.35% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +4.54% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jun 29, 2025
- Last updated
- Jun 29, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Download Helper
How many websites use Download Helper?
Download Helper is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,416 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Download Helper been downloaded?
839 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Download Helper last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 29, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Download Helper compatible with the latest WordPress?
Download Helper’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Download Helper still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Download Helper have?
No one has reviewed Download Helper on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Download Helper?
The plugins most like Download Helper, by the tags they share, are Download Manager (90K+), Download Monitor (80K+) and Download Plugin (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 22 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 839 |
| Author | Pooja Parmar |
| First released | Jun 29, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jun 29, 2025 |
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