# Best Essential Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 4 essential plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Primary Addon for Elementor, Kw Essential share buttons, essential.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Primary Addon for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/primary-addon-for-elementor/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 2, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Kw Essential share buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kw-essential-share-buttons/) | 10+ | — | Jul 27, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [essential](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 21, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Advamentor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advamentor/) | 10+ | — | Jun 12, 2019 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular essential plugin for WordPress?
Primary Addon for Elementor is the most popular essential plugin with 6K+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many essential plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “essential” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these essential plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 4 essential plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/essential/ · Generated 2026-10-17 02:34 UTC by PageForge