WP Downloader
v2.0by Wojtek Szałkiewicz · updated 9 years ago
Allows to download plugins and themes installed on your site as a zip package, ready to install on another site.
- Rank
- #4,761
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,320
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 54.4K
- 54,368 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 12 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Downloader at a glance
WP Downloader is a WordPress plugin by Wojtek Szałkiewicz with 2K+ active installs, the #4,761 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 6 plugins tagged “downloader”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats213 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Downloader |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,316 · -1.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,316 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,316 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,316 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,331 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,321 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,319 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,319 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,327 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,334 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,339 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,338 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,342 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,341 |
Rank over time
#4,761 · down 36 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,761 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,763 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,765 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,754 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,740 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,752 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,757 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,755 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,745 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,735 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,733 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,741 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,746 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,743 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,725 |
Growth %
Average -0.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.34% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.04% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★12 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 29, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Downloader
How many websites use WP Downloader?
WP Downloader 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 #4,761 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Downloader been downloaded?
54,368 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was WP Downloader last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is WP Downloader compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Downloader’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does WP Downloader have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP Downloader. See its security record
Is WP Downloader still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Downloader have?
4.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP Downloader?
The plugins most like WP Downloader, by the tags they share, are Media Library Downloader (5K+), KP Zip Downloader (1K+) and Theme & Extension Downloader (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
12 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 92%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 8%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 9 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,320 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 12 |
| Total downloads | 54.4K |
| Author | Wojtek Szałkiewicz |
| First released | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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