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Simple Download Counter

v2.4

by Jeff Starr · updated 3 days ago

Simply counts the number of times your files are downloaded. Display download links and counts using shortcodes.

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Rank
#4,446
Down3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,540
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
37.5K
37,519 all-time
Rating
4.9/5
19 reviews
Support resolved
100%
1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +22% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~25d

Simple Download Counter at a glance

Simple Download Counter is a WordPress plugin by Jeff Starr with 2K+ active installs, the #4,446 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 41 times, 22% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews. Version 2.4 came out on Nov 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.2. Among the 8 plugins tagged “download counter”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2022.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

935 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple Download Counter Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.4060Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateSimple Download Counter
Nov 3, 202639
Nov 2, 202641
Nov 1, 202641
Oct 31, 202627
Oct 30, 202640
Oct 29, 202636
Oct 28, 202648
Oct 27, 202642
Oct 26, 202635
Oct 25, 202633
Oct 24, 202639
Oct 23, 202651
Oct 22, 202661
Oct 21, 202643
Oct 20, 202630
Oct 19, 202638
Oct 18, 202626
Oct 17, 202629
Oct 16, 202634
Oct 15, 202634
Oct 14, 202630
Oct 13, 202640
Oct 12, 202640
Oct 11, 202632
Oct 10, 202626

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,537 · -0.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.2.5K2.5K2.5K2.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Nov 6, 2026: Tested up to 7.2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20262,537
Nov 8, 20262,536
Nov 7, 20262,531
Nov 5, 20262,536
Nov 4, 20262,536
Nov 3, 20262,541
Nov 2, 20262,531
Nov 1, 20262,541
Oct 31, 20262,536
Oct 30, 20262,545
Oct 29, 20262,541
Oct 28, 20262,540
Oct 27, 20262,543

Rank over time

#4,446 · up 4 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#4.4K#4.4K#4.5KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Nov 6, 2026: Tested up to 7.2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#4,446
Nov 8, 2026#4,443
Nov 7, 2026#4,450
Nov 6, 2026#4,442
Nov 5, 2026#4,438
Nov 4, 2026#4,439
Nov 3, 2026#4,436
Nov 2, 2026#4,444
Nov 1, 2026#4,433
Oct 31, 2026#4,440
Oct 30, 2026#4,429
Oct 29, 2026#4,440
Oct 28, 2026#4,451
Oct 27, 2026#4,448
Oct 16, 2026#4,450

Growth %

Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.04%
Nov 8, 2026+0.20%
Nov 7, 2026-0.10%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026-0.20%
Nov 3, 2026+0.40%
Nov 2, 2026-0.39%
Nov 1, 2026+0.20%
Oct 31, 2026-0.35%
Oct 30, 2026+0.16%
Oct 29, 2026+0.04%
Oct 28, 2026-0.12%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Nov 6, 2026: Tested up to 7.2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20262K+
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+
Oct 16, 20262K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. So far:Rank #4438 → #4446
    • Tested up to 7.1.4 → 7.2
    • Released 2.4 (was 2.3.3)
  2. Rank #4451 → #4438
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.352%
  • v2.430%
  • v2.28.8%
  • Other9.3%

Rating trend

4.9★★★★★19 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.4
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
7.2
Requires PHP
5.6.20
First released
Sep 19, 2022
Last updated
Nov 5, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple Download Counter

How many websites use Simple Download Counter?

Simple Download Counter is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,446 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple Download Counter been downloaded?

37,519 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 41 times. See download stats

When was Simple Download Counter last updated?

Version 2.4 came out on Nov 5, 2026 (3 days ago). See every release

Is Simple Download Counter compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.2, ahead of the current 7.1.

Does Simple Download Counter have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 5 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Simple Download Counter up to date. See its security record

Is Simple Download Counter still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 3 days ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple Download Counter have?

4.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews on WordPress.org. 89% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Simple Download Counter?

The plugins most like Simple Download Counter, by the tags they share, are Lana Downloads Manager (3K+), Download Manager (90K+) and Download Monitor (80K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.9

★★★★★

19 reviews

  • 5 stars: 17 reviews, 89%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 11%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★
  • About 22 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 37 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Simple Download Counter
Estimated installs≈ 2,540
Reported installs2K+
Rating4.9
Reviews19
Total downloads37.5K
AuthorJeff Starr
First releasedSep 19, 2022
Version2.4
Requires WP5.0
Requires PHP5.6.20
Last updatedNov 5, 2026

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