# Bookkeeping

> Bookkeeping has 10+ active installs and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Bookkeeping shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**A simple financial bookkeeping journal for keeping track of personal expenses and income. This plugin gives you an extra top-level menu item in the WordPress administration back-end, under which you can enter payment…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,691
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (-2.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5.3
- **Last updated:** Feb 18, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** samwilson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/samwilson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bookkeeping/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Bookkeeping](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bookkeeping/) | #9 | 25 |
| [Financial](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/financial/) | #5 | 9 |
| [money](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/money/) | #27 | 38 |
| [personal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/personal/) | #4 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping | >100 | 128 |
| Financial | >100 | 705 |
| money | >100 | 2,117 |
| personal | >100 | 7,480 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Accounting for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accounting-for-woocommerce/) | 500+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Sep 15, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [Akaunting for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akaunting-for-woocommerce/) | 50+ | 1/5 (1) | Oct 13, 2022 | 20/100 |
| 3 | [Zero BS Accounting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zero-bs-accounting/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 9, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [Peki – Fiken Integration for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/peki-fiken-integration-for-woocommerce/) | 30+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 3, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [Bizuno Accounting – ERP/Accounting/CRM (for WordPress)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bizuno-accounting/) | 20+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Jun 18, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 6 | [Accountants.Contact Sync for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accountants-contact-sync-for-woocommerce/) | 10+ | — | Aug 13, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 7 | [Web:D Accounts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-accounts/) | 10+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Aug 14, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 8 | [Open Payout For Xero, QuickBooks and FreshBooks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/open-payout/) | 10+ | — | Oct 30, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [LedgerPort – Accounting Sync for WooCommerce – E-commerce Accounting Automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ledgerport/) | <10 | — | Oct 8, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [Accounting Software Giddh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accounting-software-by-giddh/) | <10 | — | Aug 9, 2021 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Bookkeeping safe to use in 2026?
Bookkeeping shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,691 times since it launched in October 2007. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bookkeeping work with WordPress 7.1?
Bookkeeping 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.

### When was Bookkeeping last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.3, was released on February 18, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping is developed and maintained by samwilson.

### What are the best alternatives to Bookkeeping?
The most popular alternatives to Bookkeeping are Accounting for WooCommerce (500+ installs), Akaunting for WooCommerce (50+ installs) and Zero BS Accounting (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bookkeeping/ · Generated 2026-10-18 11:17 UTC by PageForge