# Boomerang – Feature Request Platform

> Boomerang has <10 active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Boomerang works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**A slick, modern feature request and feedback platform for WordPress. Visit us at boomerangwp.com.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,735
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+56.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.4
- **Last updated:** Dec 5, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ben Roberts (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bouncingsprout/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/boomerang/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [crowdfunding](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/crowdfunding/) | #21 | 26 |
| [customer feedback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customer-feedback/) | #34 | 36 |
| [feature requests](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feature-requests/) | #10 | 10 |
| [ideas](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ideas/) | #4 | 4 |
| [requests](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/requests/) | #3 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| crowdfunding | #45 | 71 |
| customer feedback | >100 | 2,139 |
| feature requests | >100 | 10,000 |
| ideas | >100 | 2,705 |
| requests | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/give/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (707) | Sep 23, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Charitable – Donation & Fundraising Platform (Donation Forms, Recurring Donations & Fundraising Campaigns)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/charitable/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (217) | Aug 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [HelloAsso](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/helloasso/) | 4K+ | 3.6/5 (5) | Dec 9, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [WP Crowdfunding](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-crowdfunding/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (89) | Sep 2, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [FundEngine – Donation and Crowdfunding Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fundraising-donation/) | 1K+ | 4.2/5 (22) | Aug 20, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [WhyDonate – FREE Donate button – Crowdfunding – Fundraising](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-whydonate/) | 800+ | 4.8/5 (43) | Nov 12, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [Crowdfundly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdfundly/) | 500+ | 4/5 (4) | Jan 9, 2023 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [FundPress – WordPress Donation Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fundpress/) | 200+ | 3.8/5 (4) | Sep 3, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 9 | [Growfund – Ultimate Donation & Crowdfunding Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/growfund/) | 100+ | 1/5 (1) | Sep 23, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 10 | [IgnitionDeck Crowdfunding Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ignitiondeck/) | 100+ | 3.7/5 (90) | Jul 14, 2026 | 63/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Boomerang safe to use in 2026?
Boomerang works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Boomerang?
Boomerang is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,735 times since it launched in November 2023. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Boomerang work with WordPress 7.1?
Boomerang is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Boomerang need?
Boomerang requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Boomerang last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.4, was released on December 5, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes Boomerang?
Boomerang is developed and maintained by Ben Roberts.

### What are the best alternatives to Boomerang?
The most popular alternatives to Boomerang are GiveWP (100K+ installs), Charitable (10K+ installs) and HelloAsso (4K+ installs).


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