# HyperPress / Hypermedia for WordPress (HTMX or Datastar)

> HyperPress has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 408 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 62/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** HyperPress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.

**Build reactive WordPress blocks and pages with HTMX or Datastar (Alpine alongside HTMX), using only PHP and HTML attributes. No JavaScript required.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,614
- **Downloads (30 days):** 408 (-6.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 62/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.6.4
- **Last updated:** Sep 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.9+, PHP 8.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Esteban (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tcattd/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/api-for-htmx/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | >100 | 337 |
| [alpinejs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/alpinejs/) | #1 | 1 |
| [datastar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/datastar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [htmx](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/htmx/) | #1 | 2 |
| [hypermedia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hypermedia/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,214 |
| alpinejs | #4 | 19 |
| datastar | #1 | 1 |
| htmx | #1 | 7 |
| hypermedia | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 3.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (179) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 1, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is HyperPress safe to use in 2026?
HyperPress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HyperPress?
HyperPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,614 times since it launched in July 2024. It was downloaded 408 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HyperPress work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested HyperPress up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.9 or newer.

### What PHP version does HyperPress need?
HyperPress requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was HyperPress last updated?
The latest version, 3.6.4, was released on September 25, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes HyperPress?
HyperPress is developed and maintained by Esteban.

### What are the best alternatives to HyperPress?
The most popular alternatives to HyperPress are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/api-for-htmx/ · Generated 2026-10-02 22:09 UTC by PageForge