Plugin Detective: installs, ratings and growth stats
By NSquared · Rank #3060
Plugin Detective is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 5K+. Rating: 4.0 out of 5 from 49 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 77 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 12,812 downloads for Plugin Detective. HostList install rank: #3060. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Quickly find and fix WordPress plugin conflicts, recover from fatal errors, and clear stuck maintenance mode without any coding.
Install trend
5K+ active installs, unchanged since 19 July 2026. WordPress.org reports installs in rounded buckets, so this figure only moves when the plugin crosses a bucket boundary.
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 7.0.4
- Requires PHP 5.3
- Last updated 14 August 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2018-05-12
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Plugin Detective?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 5K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Plugin Detective actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 14 August 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
What hosting should I use with Plugin Detective?
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.