PWA for WP – Progressive Web Apps Made Simple
by Magazine3 · Performance
Also makes 13 other plugins · 728.4K+ installs across the portfolio →
PWA plugin is bringing the power of the Progressive Web Apps to the WP & AMP to take the user experience to the next level.
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
10K+
≈20K estimated
Momentum
+30%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “cache” for “lighthouse”. “cache” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “lighthouse” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
89 health vs 69 average across 1,806 Performance plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.6%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 1.6M lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median Performance plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,104 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Performance plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 10 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 20 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.6★ over 230 reviews, smoothed to 4.51★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
37
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.6
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
18%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| pwa your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| progressive | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| progressive web apps your tag | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| manifest your tag | #2 | #2 | down 1 |
| wordpress pwa | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| wp pwa | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| offline your tag | #6 | #5 | down 1 |
| cache manifest | #4 | #3 | down 1 |
| apps | #9 | #11 | down 6 |
| web manifest | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| lighthouse | #7 | #5 | down 3 |
| user experience | #17 | #17 | — |
| amp | #22 | #21 | down 9 |
| next | #23 | #19 | down 5 |
| site offline | #12 | #10 | down 1 |
| amp for wp | #13 | #14 | down 2 |
| user offline | #14 | #13 | up 1 |
| offline wordpress | #20 | #15 | 0 |
| cache your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
164 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 18 listed. 146 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “cache” for “lighthouse”. “cache” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “lighthouse” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,490 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 37.2K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
10
releases in the last 12 months
20d ago
latest release · v1.7.88.2 · 13 Oct 2026
135
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 14 days ago and the previous band took 6.2 years to cross, so the real count is still just under 20K.
Install history since 22 Oct 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ zzr6001.1y ago
I run a small website and was having issues with mobile download speeds. I made several tweaks to the website, and decided to try PWA for WP. It made a huge difference to mobile download speeds, from a performance of around 68 to 99. Amazing results. As the website is e-commerce and most of my traffic is from mobile, I hope it makes it easier for customers to repeat purchase
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ rahkarnegarco1.2y ago
این بدون شک بهترین افزونه PWA وردپرس است
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ nikonorovsv1.7y ago
This is fantastic! I have never done PWA before, but with this plugin everything went smoothly and easily. I will be happy to use it in the future.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ zorv1.8y ago
I have never enabled an auto renew for this plugin but they have been charging my card for years without ever using this plugin. When mentioned to them they are not willing to help whatever. Makes sense as this plugin is terrible for your website and overall performance, they need every cent they can get. Stay away from this shady company. This topic was modified 1 year, 5 months ago by zorv.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Charmed2.0y ago
Ho trovato questo plugin fantastico per il mio sito web. Funziona come una vera e propria APP
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ fgter2.2y ago
Ваш плагин тормозит сайт админки
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ PietBoekema2.2y ago
I’ve just started using PWA for WP. We use a self-developed time tracking system for our field engineers. Many of our engineers are often abroad in areas with no or poor internet connection. Without having to invest in an app first, we’d like to try this plugin. It seems very promising so far. We will test it in the coming months. The support from Magazine3.com Support Team is great. They are very helpfull!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ i3lani2.3y ago
I’ve been using this plugin for several months now and I’m absolutely thrilled with the exceptional quality of the code. Everything runs smoothly and efficiently, which indicates careful and professional development. The clean structure and well-documented functions make it extremely user-friendly and easy to extend. I would particularly like to highlight: Stability and Performance: The plugin runs without any errors or crashes. It has clearly been thoroughly tested. User-Friendliness: The interface is intuitive, making it easy for even less experienced users to handle. Flexibility: The extensive customization options provide ample room for individual adjustments. One small suggestion for improvement: It would be fantastic if the plugin offered an installation banner for iOS. This would further enhance the user experience and allow mobile users to install it seamlessly. All in all, an excellent plugin that I highly recommend to every WordPress user. Thank you to the development team for their outstanding work!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.7.87 BugFixed : Change loading icon does not work #1004 BugFixed : Double slash (//) in asset URL for Navigation Bar for PWA #1003 BugFixed : Every non excluded link opening in new tab on browser #1002 1.7.87
- — Version 1.7.86 Enhancement : Introduced visibility-based service worker bypass paths and OptimizePress compatibility. #996 BugFixed : FCM push notification not working properly #997 BugFixed : PWA conflict with Directorist – Business D 1.7.86
- — Version 1.7.85 BugFixed : Uncaught TypeError on Website – Offline Page Not Working as Expected #992 BugFixed : OneSignal Integration Fails: Service Worker Not Updated and SecurityError in Console #991 BugFixed : Prevent default add-to- 1.7.85
- — Version 1.7.84 Added : option to customize width and height of CTA banner #975 Enhancement : Multiple Warnings and Errors Detected in PCP Check #989 1.7.84
- — Version 1.7.83 Added : Compatibility with Gravitec Pushnotification #972 Enhancement : Removed Promotion Banner BFCM 1.7.83
- — Version 1.7.82 Added : Promotion Banner BFCM #983 Test: Test with WordPress version 6.9 1.7.82
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 5 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.7.88.2). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 4.4 PWA for WP – Progressive Web Apps Made Simple <= 1.7.71 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-08-20 CVE-2024-7759 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.7.71 Patched in 1.7.72
- 2021-07-01 CVE-2021-4354 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 1.7.32 Patched in 1.7.33
- 2019-03-25 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 1.0.9 Patched in 1.0.9
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 8 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "PWA plugin is bringing the power of the Progressive Web Apps to the WP & AMP to take the user experience to..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 4 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 4 of 4 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions BuddyPress, Multisite.
- ! Headings and lists 1 heading and 1 list; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 3,290 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-19 20K+ → 10K+ down after 2249 days in tier
- 2020-08-22 10K+ → 20K+ up after 223 days in tier
- 2020-01-12 8K+ → 10K+ up after 148 days in tier
- 2019-08-17 6K+ → 8K+ up after 129 days in tier
- 2019-04-10 2K+ → 6K+ up after 124 days in tier
- 2018-12-07 1K+ → 2K+ up after 34 days in tier
- 2018-11-03 500+ → 1K+ up after 24 days in tier
- 2018-10-10 20+ → 500+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Hyper PWA – Bringing Modern Progressive Web App Experiences 400+ installs · 4.3★ · 4 shared tags A -
SiteEase Progressive Web App 50+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
Super Progressive Web Apps 40K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
PWA 20K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags C -
PWA — easy way to Progressive Web App 1K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A -
PWA for WordPress 300+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags D
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