# Betterify

> Betterify has 10+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 15 reviews and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Betterify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Have you noticed that your site is lacking something? Are you experiencing problems with WordPress and/or a plugin and/or a theme and/or your indigestion? If this sounds like you, we recommend installing this plugin…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,253
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+56.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 14, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kyle Maurer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/brashrebel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/betterify/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [fix](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fix/) | #30 | 34 |
| [Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize/) | >100 | 159 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 995 |
| [repair](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/repair/) | #5 | 9 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,604 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| fix | >100 | 10,000 |
| Optimize | >100 | 3,170 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| repair | >100 | 837 |
| seo | >100 | 8,327 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Image Rotation Repair](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-rotation-repair/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 3 | [Force Reinstall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/force-reinstall/) | 2K+ | 4.3/5 (16) | Dec 26, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 4 | [Image Rotation Fixer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-rotation-fixer/) | 1K+ | 3.4/5 (15) | Nov 28, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Shortcode Empty Paragraph Fix](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcode-empty-paragraph-fix/) | 800+ | 4.8/5 (20) | Jan 22, 2016 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Admin Bar Fix](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-bar-fix/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 1, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 7 | [Faster Appearance – Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/faster-appearance-menus/) | 200+ | 4.9/5 (29) | Aug 20, 2013 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [Layout Recompiler for Brizy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-recompiler-for-brizy/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 11, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 9 | [FG Fix Serialized Strings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fg-fix-serialized-strings/) | 100+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Aug 14, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [SSL Fixer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ssl-fixer/) | 100+ | — | Mar 12, 2021 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Betterify safe to use in 2026?
Betterify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Betterify?
Betterify is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,253 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Betterify work with WordPress 7.1?
Betterify is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Betterify last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on November 14, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Betterify?
Betterify is developed and maintained by Kyle Maurer.

### What are the best alternatives to Betterify?
The most popular alternatives to Betterify are Image Rotation Repair (7K+ installs), Enable CORS (6K+ installs) and Force Reinstall (2K+ installs).


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