WP Calais Auto Tagger
The plugin performs semantic analysis of your posts to suggest tags using Open Calais.
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WP Calais Auto Tagger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Calais Auto Tagger stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| semantic | >100 |
| suggest | >100 |
| tagger | #22 |
| tagging | >100 |
| tags | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WP Calais Auto Tagger
From the official readme · v2.0Description
With the Calais Auto Tagger plugin, you’ll never have to think of tags for your posts again. The plugin uses the Open Calais API to perform semantic analysis of your post text and suggest tags for you. Add them to your post with just a click.
Installation
- Add your Open Calais API key through the ‘Calais API Key’ sub-page of the ‘Settings’ menu
To obtan a Calais API key:
- Go to the Open Calais website at http://opencalais.com/
- Click “Access API” and register to create an account.
- Your key will be e-mailed to you. Copy it into your WordPress settings.
You should receive the key immediately.
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FAQ
WP Calais Auto Tagger: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is WP Calais Auto Tagger free?
Yes. WP Calais Auto Tagger is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Calais Auto Tagger safe to use in 2026?
WP Calais Auto Tagger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Calais Auto Tagger?
WP Calais Auto Tagger is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 32,019 times since it launched in April 2008. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Calais Auto Tagger work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Calais Auto Tagger is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Calais Auto Tagger last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on June 10, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes WP Calais Auto Tagger?
WP Calais Auto Tagger is developed and maintained by dangrossman.
What are the best alternatives to WP Calais Auto Tagger?
The most popular alternatives to WP Calais Auto Tagger are Navigation Menu IDs & Class… (100+ installs), Schema Breadcrumbs (100+ installs) and LH Table of Contents (50+ installs).
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