Best startup plugins for WordPress
The most popular startup plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. DX Plugin Base leads with 10+ active installs, ahead of IT Consulting Addons for WPBakery (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “startup” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 startup plugins
- 1.
DX Plugin BaseThe most installed startup plugin, with 10+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 11 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.3.34.
- 2.
IT Consulting Addons for WPBakeryFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 5 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.7.21.
All 3 plugins tagged “startup”
DX Plugin Base
#45,347by Mario Peshev11 years ago
Startup plugin code for new plugin, including the archetype of standard features, admin and core functions to be used in new plugins.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day
IT Consulting Addons for WPBakery
#51,048by themebon5 years ago
IT Consult Addons WPBakery – Technology & IT Solutions for WPBakery page builder is top-notch technology & creative IT addons.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day