Web Stories: installs, ratings and growth stats
By Google · Rank #681
Web Stories is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 60K+. Rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 87 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 90 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 18,493 downloads for Web Stories. Public support resolution sits at 60%. HostList install rank: #681. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Web Stories are a visual storytelling format for the open web which immerses your readers in fast-loading, full-screen, and visually rich experiences.
Install trend
60K+ 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 6.8.8
- Requires PHP 7.4
- Last updated 15 May 2025
- Added to WordPress.org 2020-09-22
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Web Stories?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 60K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Web Stories actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 15 May 2025. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
What hosting should I use with Web Stories?
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.