# ArtPal

> ArtPal has 20+ active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ArtPal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**ArtPal is a free (GPL) WordPress plugin, originally written for Artists, to seemlessly integrate PayPal with their WordPress blogs so that they can sell their work online.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 11,708
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (+42.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Feb 6, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.9.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** freerobby (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/freerobby/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/artpal/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [artists](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/artists/) | #3 | 9 |
| [ecommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ecommerce/) | >100 | 1,183 |
| [paypal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paypal/) | #73 | 170 |
| [sell](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sell/) | #16 | 65 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| artists | >100 | 367 |
| ecommerce | >100 | 2,938 |
| paypal | >100 | 2,009 |
| sell | >100 | 3,009 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Images to Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/images-to-posts/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 5, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [Exly WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exly-wp/) | 30+ | — | Oct 11, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 4 | [Top Songs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/top-songs/) | 10+ | — | Nov 20, 2013 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [Stagent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stagent/) | <10 | — | Apr 1, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Music Meta by Mozbeats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mozbeats-ficha-tecnica/) | <10 | 5/5 (4) | Sep 26, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 7 | [Prismix Core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prismix-core/) | <10 | — | Jun 23, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Brave New Event Schedule](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/brave-new-event-schedule/) | <10 | — | Jul 2, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 9 | [PickleJar Live for Artists & Venues](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/picklejar-live-for-artists-venues/) | <10 | — | Mar 30, 2023 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is ArtPal safe to use in 2026?
ArtPal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ArtPal?
ArtPal is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,708 times since it launched in September 2008. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ArtPal work with WordPress 7.1?
ArtPal is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was ArtPal last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on February 6, 2010 (17 years ago).

### Who makes ArtPal?
ArtPal is developed and maintained by freerobby.

### What are the best alternatives to ArtPal?
The most popular alternatives to ArtPal are Images to Posts (70+ installs), Exly WP (30+ installs) and Top Songs (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/artpal/ · Generated 2026-10-03 09:55 UTC by PageForge