Multisite Plugin Manager
v3.1.6by Aaron Edwards · updated 6 years ago
The essential plugin for every multisite install! Manage plugin access permissions across your entire multisite network.
- Rank
- #12,251
- Down49 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 236
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 110.3K
- 110,304 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 23 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Multisite Plugin Manager at a glance
Multisite Plugin Manager is a WordPress plugin by Aaron Edwards with 200+ active installs, the #12,251 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 37% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 23 reviews. Version 3.1.6 came out on Aug 18, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 93 plugins tagged “wpmu”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats354 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Multisite Plugin Manager |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 13 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 236 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 236 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 237 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 236 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 236 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 235 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 235 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 234 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 235 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 237 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 236 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 241 |
Rank over time
#12,251 · down 57 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,251 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,202 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,190 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,228 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,187 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,259 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,298 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,282 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,233 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,230 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,194 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.84% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.84% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.08% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #12230 → #12228
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.1100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★23 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7.3
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 29, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Multisite Plugin Manager
How many websites use Multisite Plugin Manager?
Multisite Plugin Manager is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,251 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Multisite Plugin Manager been downloaded?
110,304 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Multisite Plugin Manager last updated?
Version 3.1.6 came out on Aug 18, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Multisite Plugin Manager compatible with the latest WordPress?
Multisite Plugin Manager’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Multisite Plugin Manager still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Multisite Plugin Manager have?
4.2 out of 5 from 23 reviews on WordPress.org. 74% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Multisite Plugin Manager?
The plugins most like Multisite Plugin Manager, by the tags they share, are Wp Favs (3K+), Multisite Language Switcher (3K+) and Pro Mime Types (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
23 reviews
- 5 stars: 17 reviews, 74%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 13%
- Positive
- 78%4–5★
- Mixed
- 4%3★
- Critical
- 17%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 236 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 23 |
| Total downloads | 110.3K |
| Author | Aaron Edwards |
| First released | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Version | 3.1.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.7.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
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