# AMP

> AMP has 400K+ active installs, a 3.8/5 rating from 367 reviews and 41.3K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 57/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** AMP works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400K+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

**An easier path to great Page Experience for everyone. Powered by AMP.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #155 of 69,506 plugins
- **Active installs:** 400K+
- **Total downloads:** 16,616,144
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41,260 (-13.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.8/5 from 367 reviews
- **Health score:** 57/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.5.5
- **Last updated:** Apr 10, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Weston Ruter (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/westonruter/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/amp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [amp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/amp/) | #1 | 58 |
| [mobile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile/) | #1 | 246 |
| [optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimization/) | #1 | 376 |
| [page experience](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-experience/) | #1 | 2 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | #12 | 976 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| amp | #4 | 513 |
| mobile | >100 | 10,000 |
| optimization | >100 | 5,302 |
| page experience | #47 | 8,757 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.5: 91.9%
- Other: 8.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ad-inserter/) | 300K+ | 4.9/5 (2,429) | Sep 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Head, Footer and Post Injections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (735) | Mar 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Schema & Structured Data for WP & AMP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/schema-and-structured-data-for-wp/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (252) | Sep 24, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accelerated-mobile-pages/) | 70K+ | 4.4/5 (1,317) | Sep 10, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [Web Stories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/web-stories/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (87) | May 15, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [Easy Google AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-google-adsense/) | 5K+ | 4.3/5 (7) | Aug 24, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Push Notifications by LaraPush](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/push-notifications-by-larapush/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jun 2, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 9 | [Specific Content For Mobile – Customize the mobile version without redirections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/specific-content-for-mobile/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (31) | Aug 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [Easy Google Adsense and Banner Ads Manager – AdsforWP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ads-for-wp/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (43) | Aug 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 11 | [Chartbeat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chartbeat/) | 900+ | 2.5/5 (2) | Jul 1, 2020 | 27/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is AMP safe to use in 2026?
AMP works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400K+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AMP?
AMP is active on 400K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,616,144 times since it launched in October 2015. It was downloaded 41,260 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AMP work with WordPress 7.1?
AMP is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does AMP need?
AMP requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was AMP last updated?
The latest version, 2.5.5, was released on April 10, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes AMP?
AMP is developed and maintained by Weston Ruter.

### What are the best alternatives to AMP?
The most popular alternatives to AMP are Ad Inserter (300K+ installs), Head, Footer and Post Injec… (200K+ installs) and Schema & Structured Data fo… (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/amp/ · Generated 2026-09-26 17:53 UTC by PageForge