wp.org search vs our merit ranking: “solution”
wp.org orders by popularity, so a plugin a host bundled onto millions of sites, or a big-brand one that's slow and mediocre, can sit at the top. Our ranking is built to answer a different question: which of these is actually worth installing. How this works →
For “solution”, we agree with wp.org on the top plugin, and our order differs from theirs on 5 of the top 20.
wp.org search ranks on
Install count (uncapped), the raw star average, freshness, and support. Popularity dominates, so the biggest install base usually wins regardless of how it got there.
We add
A cap on the install boost, volume-weighted ratings, and signals wp.org can't see: whether the install base is organic or host-pushed, and its risk of being pulled.
Ranked above its merit
Easy Share Solution For WordPress shows at wp.org #13 but places #24 on merit, a gap of 11 places. Its 900+ installs carry it up the search order; its 5.0★ average from 1 reviews, plus freshness and upkeep, place it lower on our volume-weighted scale.
Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution 100K+ · 4.4★ (590)
wp.org #1 2 
Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed 5M+ · 4.2★ (1012)
wp.org #2 3 
WooCommerce 7M+ · 4.5★ (4833)
wp.org #3 4 
MultiVendorX – WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace AI Powered Solutions 2K+ · 4.8★ (432)
wp.org #5 1 too low 5 
404 Solution 10K+ · 4.9★ (44)
wp.org #4 1 too high 6 
FluentCRM – Email Newsletter, Automation, Email Marketing, Email Campaigns, Optins, Leads, and CRM Solution 80K+ · 4.8★ (250)
wp.org #6 7 
Translate WordPress with GTranslate 900K+ · 4.9★ (4962)
wp.org #8 1 too low 8 
Post SMTP – Complete Email Delivery and SMTP Solution with Email Logs, Alerts, Backup SMTP & Mobile App 300K+ · 4.7★ (528)
wp.org #7 1 too high 9 
Dokan: AI Powered WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution – Build Your Own Amazon, eBay, Etsy 30K+ · 4.6★ (769)
wp.org #9 10 
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 5M+ · 4.7★ (5039)
wp.org #10 11 
Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution 100K+ · 4.8★ (441)
wp.org #11 12 
iubenda | All-in-one Compliance for GDPR / CCPA Cookie Consent + more 200K+ · 4.7★ (397)
wp.org #14 2 too low 13 
Eventin – Events Calendar, Tickets, Registration, Booking & WooCommerce 10K+ · 4.7★ (413)
wp.org #16 3 too low 14 
Essential Addons for Elementor – Popular Elementor Templates & Widgets 1M+ · 4.9★ (4132)
wp.org #22 8 too low 15 
WooCommerce PayPal Payments 800K+ · 2.9★ (583)
wp.org #12 3 too high 16 
Fluent Booking – The Ultimate Appointments Scheduling, Events Booking, Events Calendar Solution 20K+ · 4.7★ (46)
wp.org #18 2 too low 17 
WholesaleX – Wholesale Pricing & B2B Solution 2K+ · 5.0★ (67)
wp.org #20 3 too low 18 
Trusty Whistleblowing Solution 400+ · 5.0★ (15) thin reviews
wp.org #17 1 too high 19 
CAPTCHA 4WP – Antispam CAPTCHA solution for WordPress 100K+ · 3.2★ (269)
wp.org #24 5 too low 20 
StoreEngine — Complete eCommerce Solution with Memberships, Licensing, Affiliates & More 700+ · 5.0★ (17) thin reviews
wp.org #19 1 too high 21 
Boxtal – Shipping solution 9K+ · 4.0★ (46)
wp.org #21 22 
Ultimate FAQ Solution 600+ · 4.9★ (9) thin reviews
wp.org #15 7 too high 23 
PhonePe Payment Solutions 10K+ · 2.6★ (11) thin reviews
wp.org #23 24 Easy Share Solution For WordPress 900+ · 5.0★ (1) thin reviews
wp.org #13 11 too high Merit ranking caps the install boost at 1M (wp.org leaves it uncapped), replaces the raw star average with a volume-weighted Bayesian score and a Wilson lower bound, and keeps wp.org's own freshness and compatibility decays. Method from the plugin-directory source; see Meta Trac #8298. Positions are tracked daily from the first visit to a keyword, so the small arrows show movement since tracking began.