Hello Dolly is a free WordPress plugin by Matt Mullenweg with 500K+ active installs, ranked #110 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.4/5 from 177 reviews and has been downloaded 15.8M times. The latest version 1.7.2 was released on October 24, 2025.
Highlights
- Ranks in the top 26.5% of all tracked plugins.
- Currently at its all-time best position.
- Last updated 1 year ago.
- Next install milestone: next 600K+.
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #110 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #110 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 500K | −100K |
| October 2026 | 600K | — |
Websites using Hello Dolly
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⌕Details
- Author
- Matt Mullenweg
- Version
- 1.7.2
- Last updated
- October 24, 2025
- Added
- July 6, 2008
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Requires PHP
- —
- First tracked
- October 30, 2026
Description
This is not just a plugin, it symbolizes the hope and enthusiasm of an entire generation summed up in two words sung most famously by Louis Armstrong.
FAQ
How many sites use Hello Dolly?
Hello Dolly has 500K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Hello Dolly?
It is currently ranked #110 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #110.
When was Hello Dolly last updated?
The latest version (1.7.2) was released on October 24, 2025.
Who develops Hello Dolly?
Hello Dolly is developed by Matt Mullenweg.
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