# Actify

> Actify has <10 active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Actify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**A plugin that boosts readers’ interaction with the online content, by allowing them to perform a series of actions.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,932
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (-4.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 22, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wpsetter (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpsetter/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/actify/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [facebook quote plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook-quote-plugin/) | #1 | 1 |
| [gamification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gamification/) | #37 | 61 |
| [gamify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gamify/) | #8 | 8 |
| [social plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-plugins/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,802 |
| facebook quote plugin | >100 | 306 |
| gamification | >100 | 153 |
| gamify | #38 | 38 |
| social plugins | >100 | 5,740 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 29, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Actify safe to use in 2026?
Actify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Actify?
Actify is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,932 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Actify work with WordPress 7.1?
Actify is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Actify need?
Actify requires PHP 5.3.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Actify last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 22, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Actify?
Actify is developed and maintained by wpsetter.

### What are the best alternatives to Actify?
The most popular alternatives to Actify are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/actify/ · Generated 2026-09-30 09:00 UTC by PageForge