# AcademicCrew

> AcademicCrew has <10 active installs and 122 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** AcademicCrew is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Member profiles, courses, projects, and publication management for university research groups — on any WordPress theme.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 116
- **Downloads (30 days):** 122 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** alefiori82 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alefiori82/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/academiccrew/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [academic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/academic/) | #31 | 32 |
| [orcid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/orcid/) | #6 | 6 |
| [publications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/publications/) | #12 | 14 |
| [research](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/research/) | #14 | 15 |
| [University](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/university/) | #5 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| academic | #54 | 196 |
| orcid | #7 | 13 |
| publications | >100 | 1,019 |
| research | >100 | 684 |
| University | #91 | 248 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Student Result or Employee Database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-student-result/) | 1K+ | 3.9/5 (10) | Oct 9, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [Educare – Students & Result Management System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/educare/) | 700+ | 4.6/5 (24) | Sep 17, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Academic Blogger's Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/academic-bloggers-toolkit/) | 300+ | 4.3/5 (28) | Oct 24, 2019 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [Scholar Publications Fetcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scholar-publications-fetcher/) | 200+ | — | Aug 16, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [JP Students Result Management System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jp-students-result-management-system/) | 200+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Sep 19, 2023 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [Footnotation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/footnotation/) | 100+ | 4.8/5 (5) | Apr 30, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 7 | [Side Matter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/side-matter/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (13) | Jan 9, 2014 | 35/100 |
| 8 | [WP Academic Publications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-academic-publications/) | 60+ | 3/5 (2) | Mar 21, 2014 | 26/100 |
| 9 | [CitePress – Automatic Citation Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/citepress-automatic-citation-generator/) | 50+ | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [EDU Results Publishing – Student Result Management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edu-results-publishing/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | May 23, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AcademicCrew free?
Yes. AcademicCrew is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AcademicCrew safe to use in 2026?
AcademicCrew is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AcademicCrew?
AcademicCrew is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 116 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 122 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AcademicCrew work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested AcademicCrew up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does AcademicCrew need?
AcademicCrew requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was AcademicCrew last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 19, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes AcademicCrew?
AcademicCrew is developed and maintained by alefiori82.

### What are the best alternatives to AcademicCrew?
The most popular alternatives to AcademicCrew are Student Result or Employee… (1K+ installs), Educare (700+ installs) and Academic Blogger's Toolkit (300+ installs).


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