Best what's new plugins for WordPress
The most popular what's new plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. What’s New Popup Generator leads with 40+ active installs, ahead of Changelog Extend (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “what's new” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 what's new plugins
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What’s New Popup GeneratorThe most installed what's new plugin, with 40+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.35.
- 2.Changelog Extend
Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.6.11.
All 2 plugins tagged “what's new”

What’s New Popup Generator
Down in the last 7 days:116#21,437by Kazuki Yanamoto8 years ago
This plugin will popup what's new section. You can make ten lines by your own and also adding links. What's new button can be created insid …
- Installs
- 40+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Changelog Extend
Up in the last 7 days:16,120#50,642by 雅2 years ago
更新履歴の表示を行います。表示したい履歴の手動追加も可能です。
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day