Documentation & About
About WPMonitor
WPMonitor is a specialized platform designed for WordPress developers and enthusiasts to track the growth and performance of plugins and themes on the WordPress.org repository. We provide real-time monitoring of rankings, installation counts, and version distributions.
Plugins Monitoring
Track ranking, active installs, and growth trends for millions of plugins.
Themes Monitoring
Monitor theme popularity, creation dates, and author performance.
How to Use the Site
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Browse: Explore the latest plugins and themes directly from the homepage.
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Search: Use the search functionality to find specific plugins or themes by name or slug.
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My List: Follow specific items by clicking the "Favorite" icon. They will be saved to your personal "My List" (stored via cookies).
Author Ranking System
Our unique ranking algorithm calculates the influence and success of WordPress.org authors based on three key factors:
Score = 0.60 * log10(Installs) + 0.25 * (Avg_Quality) + 0.15 * (Portfolio_Size)
- Volume (60%): Total active installations across all products.
- Quality (25%): Average active installs per individual plugin or theme.
- Consistency (15%): Square root of the total number of plugins and themes in the portfolio.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Description |
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| Active Installs | Current number of active installations on WordPress sites. |
| Ranking Trend | Change in search position over 24h, 7d, and 30d. |
| Market Position | Your percentile compared to all other plugins in the same installation bracket. |
| Support Resolution | Ratio of resolved support threads to total threads in the last two months. |
| Market Share | Percentage of installs within a specific tag/category. |
Technical Background
WPMonitor aggregates data from multiple sources:
- WordPress.org API: For core plugin/theme data and historical download stats.
- Custom Crawlers: To track daily ranking changes and position shifts.
- Local Storage: For personalized keyword tracking and "My List" functionality.
How to Add Keywords
You can track the search engine performance of any plugin or theme by adding custom keywords:
- Navigate to a specific Plugin or Theme page.
- Scroll down to the Keywords section.
- Enter your target keywords separated by commas (e.g.,
seo, optimization, marketing). - Click Submit.