# Application Insights

> Application Insights has 300+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 108 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Application Insights shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Integrates a WordPress site with Microsoft Application Insights. More information about Application Insights can be found here.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 12,132
- **Downloads (30 days):** 108 (-18.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** May 26, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** JakubOleksy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jakuboleksy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/application-insights/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Application Insights](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/application-insights/) | #1 | 4 |
| [monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/monitoring/) | #18 | 298 |
| [telemetry](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/telemetry/) | #1 | 6 |
| [tracing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tracing/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Application Insights | >100 | 354 |
| monitoring | >100 | 2,086 |
| telemetry | >100 | 2,001 |
| tracing | #78 | 86 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [KloudStack Observability for Azure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kloudstack-azure-observability/) | 10+ | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 3 | [Application Insights Dashboard Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/application-insights-dashboard-beta/) | 10+ | — | Jun 25, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Azure App Insights plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/application-insights-dashboard-remake/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 2, 2016 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Application Insights safe to use in 2026?
Application Insights shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Application Insights?
Application Insights is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,132 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 108 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Application Insights work with WordPress 7.1?
Application Insights is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Application Insights need?
Application Insights requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Application Insights last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on May 26, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Application Insights?
Application Insights is developed and maintained by JakubOleksy.

### What are the best alternatives to Application Insights?
The most popular alternatives to Application Insights are KloudStack Observability fo… (10+ installs), Application Insights Dashbo… (10+ installs) and Azure App Insights plugin (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/application-insights/ · Generated 2026-10-20 07:38 UTC by PageForge