# Already Existing Tags

> Already Existing Tags has 500+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 7 reviews and 152 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Already Existing Tags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**This plugin detects your ‘already existing tags’ into your post each time you create or edit/save one. The found tags will be automatically assigned.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 12,086
- **Downloads (30 days):** 152 (+15.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** May 23, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** digitalemphasis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/digitalemphasis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/already-existing-tags/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [auto tagger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auto-tagger/) | #1 | 1 |
| [auto tagging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auto-tagging/) | #2 | 5 |
| [automatic tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic-tags/) | #2 | 2 |
| [tagging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tagging/) | #4 | 30 |
| [tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tags/) | #30 | 294 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| auto tagger | #7 | 12 |
| auto tagging | >100 | 209 |
| automatic tags | >100 | 5,520 |
| tagging | >100 | 548 |
| tags | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 97%
- 2.1: 3%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Already Existing Tags safe to use in 2026?
Already Existing Tags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Already Existing Tags?
Already Existing Tags is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,086 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 152 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Already Existing Tags work with WordPress 7.1?
Already Existing Tags is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Already Existing Tags last updated?
The latest version, 2.4, was released on May 23, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Already Existing Tags?
Already Existing Tags is developed and maintained by digitalemphasis.


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