Can I find out how many people are using my WP plugin?

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I’m wondering is it allowed and also what’s the best way to track how many users are currently using and running your WordPress plugin?

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  1. It’s not really allowed without user permission, best bet is to check your plugin stats for active versions and download counts.

    No “phoning home” without user’s informed consent. This seemingly
    simple rule actually covers several different aspects:

    • No unauthorized collection of user data. For example, sending the admin’s email address back to your own servers without permission of
      the user is not allowed; but asking the user for an email address and
      collecting if they choose to submit it is fine. All actions taken in
      this respect MUST be of the user’s doing, not automatically done by
      the plugin.

    • All images and scripts shown should be part of the plugin. These should be loaded locally. If the plugin does require that data is
      loaded from an external site (such as blocklists) this should be made
      clear in the plugin’s admin screens or description. The point is that
      the user must be informed of what information is being sent where.

    Source: Detailed Plugin Guidelines – WordPress.org