Dude Downloads
v2.2.36by wpdudeplugins · updated 1 month ago
Sell digital downloads directly from WordPress using Stripe Checkout — no WooCommerce required.
- Rank
- #29,606
- Down110 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 572
- 572 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Dude Downloads at a glance
Dude Downloads is a WordPress plugin by wpdudeplugins with 10+ active installs, the #29,606 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.2.36 came out on Sep 16, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 9 plugins tagged “eBooks”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats109 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Dude Downloads |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · +6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#29,606 · up 2,201 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,606 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,496 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,608 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,974 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,017 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #28,819 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,526 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #30,873 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #31,807 |
Growth %
Average +0.55% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +17.65% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +33.3%Installs 10+ → 20+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.2.36
- Requires WordPress
- 6.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Aug 3, 2026
- Last updated
- Sep 16, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Dude Downloads
How many websites use Dude Downloads?
Dude Downloads is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,606 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Dude Downloads been downloaded?
572 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Dude Downloads last updated?
Version 2.2.36 came out on Sep 16, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Dude Downloads compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Dude Downloads still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Dude Downloads have?
No one has reviewed Dude Downloads on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Dude Downloads?
The plugins most like Dude Downloads, by the tags they share, are WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway (700K+), Payment Plugins for Stripe WooCommerce (100K+) and Easy Digital Downloads (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 572 |
| Author | wpdudeplugins |
| First released | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Version | 2.2.36 |
| Requires WP | 6.5 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Sep 16, 2026 |
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