Best software plugins for WordPress

The most popular software plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Setmore leads with 4K+ active installs, ahead of VereinOnline.org (200+) and CRS Booker (10+). All 18 plugins tagged “software” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

Installs aren’t everything: a recent release, a “Tested up to” that matches the current WordPress, and support threads that get resolved show a plugin is looked after. Open any plugin for its downloads, rank history and alternatives.

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Top 10 software plugins

1.
Setmore
The most installed software plugin, with 4K+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, updated 2 months ago.
2.
VereinOnline.org
200+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 11 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
3.
CRS Booker
10+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 month ago.
4.
Bumbal connector
10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.0.18.
5.
LogicalDOC WordPress Explorer
10+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.9.20.
6.
PAD article
10+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 13 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.4.2.
7.
Software News
Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.3.27.
8.
Continuous Delivery for Digital Goods and Downloads
Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.1.16.
9.
EffortLess Software Download Recommendation
Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 weeks ago.
10.
QuickDocs
Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.1.16.