# Boat Position

> Boat Position has <10 active installs and 91 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Boat Position works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Automatic sailing logbook — track your boat's live position and full route history using your onboard GPS router.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 704
- **Downloads (30 days):** 91 (-54% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.7.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Niels Olsen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pcio/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/boat-position/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Boat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/boat/) | #2 | 2 |
| [gps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gps/) | #27 | 31 |
| [logbook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/logbook/) | #4 | 4 |
| [map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/map/) | >100 | 290 |
| [tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tracking/) | >100 | 459 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Boat | #15 | 73 |
| gps | #90 | 338 |
| logbook | #7 | 16 |
| map | >100 | 5,222 |
| tracking | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Boat Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/boat-tracker/) | 10+ | — | Nov 9, 2024 | 26/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Boat Position safe to use in 2026?
Boat Position works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Boat Position?
Boat Position is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 704 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Boat Position work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Boat Position up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Boat Position need?
Boat Position requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Boat Position last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.2, was released on September 13, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Boat Position?
Boat Position is developed and maintained by Niels Olsen.

### What are the best alternatives to Boat Position?
The most popular alternatives to Boat Position are Boat Tracker (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/boat-position/ · Generated 2026-10-20 18:28 UTC by PageForge