How to Track Plugins on WordPress.org?

Hey, community 👋

As a long-time WordPress plugin developer, I’ve encountered various challenges over the years. One common issue many developers, including myself, is tracking the growth and popularity of our plugins on WordPress.org.

Problems Developers Face

1. No convenient way to monitor plugin growth
   While WordPress.org provides some analytics, like the number of active installations and downloads, there’s no centralized tool for comprehensive tracking. This often forces us to spend excessive time on manual analysis.

2. Difficulty in evaluating marketing campaigns
   It’s crucial to understand how promotional efforts impact plugin popularity. Without robust analytics, gauging the effectiveness of strategies becomes a guessing game.

How WPMonitor.dev Solves These Problems

On October 16, 2024, I launched WPMonitor.dev, a tool designed to address these issues. Here’s how it works:

1. Tracking Plugin Rankings on WordPress.org
   WPMonitor.dev allows you to monitor your plugin’s rankings in the WordPress.org repository. It helps you analyze whether your plugin is growing in popularity and spot trends over time.

2. Data-Driven Strategic Decisions
   With clear analytics at your fingertips, you can adjust your plugin’s marketing strategy as needed. For example, if your plugin’s visibility drops, you can review its description, keywords, or other factors to regain traction.

3. Revenue Integration
   WPMonitor.dev lets you track earnings from CodeCanyon or your own stores created with Easy Digital Downloads. This way, you have all the critical metrics in one place—especially useful if you offer premium versions of your plugins.

This tool simplifies life for developers who want to focus not just on building great products but also on effectively promoting them. If you’re looking for a way to stay on top of your plugin analytics, I highly recommend trying WPMonitor.dev.

Key Features of WPMonitor.dev

I built WPMonitor.dev with developers in mind, prioritizing simplicity and functionality. Here are its standout features:

1. No account required
   There’s no need to sign up or create an account. All the data you input is securely stored in your browser’s local storage, ensuring maximum privacy and ease of use.

2. Powered by the official WordPress API
   WPMonitor.dev integrates with the official WordPress.org API, guaranteeing accurate and up-to-date data. You can trust that the analytics reflect real-world performance.

3.Keyword Tracking
The tool helps you analyze keywords that make your plugin discoverable in the WordPress.org repository. This allows you to optimize your plugin’s description and title to improve visibility.

If you’re a plugin developer, WPMonitor.dev is here to make your analytics journey smoother.

P.S. Also, you can use wp-rankings.com - it’s a very good tool too.

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Share your experience in the comments - I wonder what tools you use for analytics of plugins.