# Alister

> Alister has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Alister shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**A tool that helps woocommerce based stores import aliexpress products.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,064
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+76.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.9.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 30, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** elephantfishing (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/elephantfishing/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/alister/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [aliexpress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/aliexpress/) | #11 | 21 |
| [Aliexpress Product Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/aliexpress-product-importer/) | #1 | 1 |
| [aliexpress product management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/aliexpress-product-management/) | #1 | 1 |
| [artificial intelligence](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/artificial-intelligence/) | #35 | 149 |
| [dropshipping](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dropshipping/) | #43 | 84 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| aliexpress | >100 | 154 |
| Aliexpress Product Importer | #9 | 13 |
| aliexpress product management | #37 | 49 |
| artificial intelligence | >100 | 462 |
| dropshipping | >100 | 247 |

## Version adoption

- 0.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Importify – AI Dropshipping for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/importify/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (27) | Aug 30, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [EPROLO-Dropshipping](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eprolo-dropshipping/) | 1K+ | 3.4/5 (12) | Dec 11, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [SharkDropship & Affiliate for AliExpress, eBay, Amazon, Etsy and Temu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-aliexpress-dropshipping/) | 400+ | 3.7/5 (31) | Sep 15, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 4 | [Sharkdropship & affiliate for AliExpress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wooshark-aliexpress-importer/) | 300+ | 4.2/5 (38) | Sep 15, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 5 | [Editorify Reviews – Import and Collect Customer Feedbacks from Aliexpress to your Dropshipping Store](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/editorify/) | 200+ | 5/5 (9) | Aug 19, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 6 | [Ezusy – Image Swatches for Variable Product](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ezusy-image-swatches-for-variable-product/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Dec 23, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 7 | [Product Upload: AI Dropshipping & Product Importer for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-upload/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 10, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [Buttonify-Dropshipping](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buttonify-dropshipping/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 30, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [Draply – Dropshipping & Wholesale](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/draply/) | 30+ | — | Jun 19, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [AffiliateImporterAI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliateimporteral/) | 20+ | 3.7/5 (9) | Feb 23, 2018 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Alister safe to use in 2026?
Alister shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Alister?
Alister is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,064 times since it launched in December 2022. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Alister work with WordPress 7.1?
Alister is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Alister need?
Alister requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Alister last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.2, was released on October 30, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Alister?
Alister is developed and maintained by elephantfishing.

### What are the best alternatives to Alister?
The most popular alternatives to Alister are Importify (2K+ installs), EPROLO-Dropshipping (1K+ installs) and SharkDropship & Affiliate f… (400+ installs).


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