Best original plugins for WordPress
The most popular original plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Copyscape Premium leads with 700+ active installs. All 1 plugins tagged “original” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 1 original plugins
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Copyscape PremiumThe most installed original plugin, with 700+ active installs. Rated 3.2 from 10 reviews, updated 10 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.