# Article

> Article has 70+ active installs and 98 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Article works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**Create articles or edit notes privately in your dashboard. For plugin support please visit the WordPress.org plugin support page at https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/article**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 3,716
- **Downloads (30 days):** 98 (-24.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** Jul 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.4+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** pressreleaseviews (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lightimagemedia/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/article/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [article](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/article/) | #3 | 30 |
| [article editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/article-editor/) | #1 | 1 |
| [articles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/articles/) | #8 | 62 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| article | #16 | 4,597 |
| article editor | #14 | 1,800 |
| articles | #85 | 4,597 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 70.4%
- 2.4: 29.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Snowball](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snowball/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 14, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 2 | [Automatic Schema](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-schema/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 9, 2017 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Hypotext](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hypotext/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 6, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Postify: Post layouts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/postify/) | 40+ | — | Mar 12, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Interactive Longform Articles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/interactive-longform-articles/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 14, 2020 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Local Structured Schema data for Articles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-structured-schema-data-for-articles/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 1, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [My Medium Article](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-medium-article/) | 10+ | — | Sep 10, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [WP Nasa/ADS Query Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nasaads-query-importer/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 17, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 10 | [Top Story Schema](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/top-story-schema/) | 10+ | — | May 26, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [HTML5 Semantic Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html5-semantic-elements/) | 10+ | — | Oct 30, 2025 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Article safe to use in 2026?
Article works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Article?
Article is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,716 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 98 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Article work with WordPress 7.1?
Article is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Article last updated?
The latest version, 2.4, was released on July 30, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Article?
Article is developed and maintained by pressreleaseviews.

### What are the best alternatives to Article?
The most popular alternatives to Article are Snowball (100+ installs), Automatic Schema (100+ installs) and Hypotext (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/article/ · Generated 2026-10-01 12:55 UTC by PageForge