Directory search is distribution
The plugin search box in wp-admin is where users discover plugins. The first few results take most of the installs for a phrase; page two barely exists.
The WordPress plugin rank tracker for WordPress.org search
See your position for every keyword people type into the plugin directory — weekly checks on Free, daily on paid plans, with 30-day history and the competitors ranking above you.
Free plan · Google sign-in · no card
Why it matters
WordPress plugin directory rankings decide how many installs you get
Most installs begin with a search inside wp-admin or on WordPress.org. Slip from position three to twelve for your best phrase and downloads fall — with nothing in your stats to explain why.
Rankings move without warning
Releases, review velocity, tested-up-to versions and rival launches reshuffle results constantly. A one-off check tells you nothing about direction.
History beats a snapshot
Scheduled WordPress.org keyword rankings turn guesswork into evidence: what you shipped, what moved because of it, and what that movement was worth.
How it works
Track WordPress plugin rankings in three steps
No plugin to install, no API keys, no tag manager. Add a slug, add the phrases you care about, and let the scheduled checks build your rank history.
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Add your plugin
Paste your slug or WordPress.org URL. We pull the official name, icon, active installs, rating and version straight from the directory.
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Add the keywords that matter
The phrases people actually type — “contact form”, “backup”, “google reviews widget”. Track head terms and long tail side by side.
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Wake up to fresh positions
We check the directory on your plan’s cadence and record every result, so trends, best-ever ranks, visibility and estimated clicks build themselves.
Keyword rankings — position, change, best, visibility and trend
The difference
WordPress.org keyword rankings, not Google SERPs
Google SEO tools measure google.com. WP Plugin Rank measures the results your future users see inside WordPress — a different index, a different ranking model and a different audience.
WP Plugin Rank
WordPress.org directory search- Your position in the plugin directory and the wp-admin plugin search
- Signals unique to the directory: installs, ratings, tested-up-to, update recency
- The competitor plugins ranking above you, keyword by keyword
- Install, review and version history sitting next to rank movement
Google SEO tools
google.com results- Your position on Google for your marketing site
- Backlinks, domain authority and page content signals
- Blog and landing page traffic
- No visibility into plugin directory search at all
Competitive view
See the plugins outranking you for every keyword
Each check records the plugins around you in the results, so you always know who is actually competing for a phrase — and how much directory visibility they hold.
- Competitor number one shown on every keyword row
- A board of rivals ranked by visibility, average position and top-3 count
- Opportunity prompts for keywords sitting just outside the top ten
Top competitors by directory visibility
Plans
Pricing that scales with your plugin catalogue
Start free on one plugin and three keywords with weekly checks. Move up when you want daily checks and a bigger keyword set.
Free
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No card required
- 1 plugin, 3 keywords
- 1 keyword group
- Weekly rank checks
- 30-day history (weekly snapshots)
- Competitor ranks on every keyword
- Visibility score and estimated clicks
Indie
$3.99/month
or $39/yr — save vs $47.88 monthly
Everything in Free, plus
- Daily rank checks instead of weekly
- 25 keywords (from 3)
- 5 keyword groups (from 1)
- 30-day history with daily snapshots
Studio Most popular
$8.99/month
or $89/yr — save vs $107.88 monthly
Everything in Indie, plus
- On-demand “Refresh all”
- 5 plugins (from 1)
- 100 keywords (from 25)
- 20 keyword groups per plugin
- Priority email support
Agency
$24.99/month
or $249/yr — save vs $299.88 monthly
Everything in Studio, plus
- 20 plugins (from 5)
- 500 keywords (from 100)
- 50 keyword groups per plugin
- Room for every client plugin in one account
Introductory pricing — lock in today’s rate; it won’t go up for your subscription when we raise prices later. Every plan includes competitor tracking, 30-day rank history (weekly snapshots on Free, daily on paid) and visibility scoring. See the full plan comparison or talk to us about agency volume.
Questions
WordPress plugin rank tracker FAQ
What exactly does WP Plugin Rank track?
It tracks your plugin’s position in WordPress.org plugin directory search results for every keyword you add — the same ordering people see in the wp-admin plugin search box. Each check stores one position per keyword, so you build a real rank history instead of a one-off number.
How often are plugin keyword positions checked?
Weekly checks on Free. Daily checks on paid plans. Studio and Agency can also run on-demand checks from the dashboard — handy right after you ship a release.
Is this WordPress.org rankings or Google rankings?
WordPress.org. We measure the plugin directory’s own search results, not google.com. If you also want Google SERP data for your marketing site, keep using a traditional SEO tool — the two answer completely different questions.
Can I see the WordPress plugin competitor rankings above mine?
Yes. Every check records the plugins ranking around you, so each keyword shows its current number one and you get a competitor board ranked by directory visibility, average position and top-3 count.
How do I check my WordPress plugin ranking for a new keyword?
Add the phrase on the Keywords screen. The next check records its position, and from then on you can monitor plugin keyword positions with trend sparklines, best-ever ranks and a visibility score.
Do I need to install anything in WordPress?
No. WP Plugin Rank reads public directory data, so there is no plugin to install, no API key and no code added to your site. Paste your slug and tracking starts.
Can I sign up with Google?
Yes. “Continue with Google” creates your account in one step with no password to set. You can also sign in with an email and password if an admin created your account for you.
What does 30-day history include on Free vs paid?
Every plan keeps rank history for the last 30 days. Free stores weekly snapshots (about four or five points in the window); paid plans store daily snapshots (about thirty), so charts and trends are much denser when you upgrade.
How many plugins and keywords can I track?
Free covers 1 plugin and 3 keywords with weekly checks. Indie is 1 plugin and 25 keywords, Studio 5 plugins and 100 keywords, and Agency 20 plugins and 500 keywords — all with daily checks.
How does billing work, and is yearly cheaper?
Paid plans are monthly or yearly subscriptions through PayPal. Yearly costs less than twelve monthly payments — Indie is $39/year instead of $47.88, Studio $89 instead of $107.88, and Agency $249 instead of $299.88. Introductory pricing — lock in today’s rate; it won’t go up for your subscription when we raise prices later. You can cancel from Settings at any time and keep your paid features until the end of the period you have already paid for.
Start tracking your WordPress.org plugin rankings today
Add your plugin, add your keywords, and let scheduled positions land in your dashboard. Weekly checks on Free, daily when you upgrade — no card required.