# Call to Action

> Call to Action has 30+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Call to Action shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Displays the most relevant Call to Action in your sidebar based on the content of the page.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 9,036
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (-7.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 30, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jon Bishop (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jonbishop/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/call-to-action/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [call to action](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/call-to-action/) | #30 | 81 |
| [content sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-sidebar/) | #1 | 2 |
| [marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/marketing/) | >100 | 459 |
| [promote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/promote/) | #3 | 7 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,317 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| call to action | >100 | 5,992 |
| content sidebar | >100 | 9,027 |
| marketing | >100 | 4,651 |
| promote | >100 | 921 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Boxzilla – WordPress Popup Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/boxzilla/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (133) | Aug 20, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Side Tab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-side-tab/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (22) | Oct 14, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [Mobile Contact Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobile-contact-bar/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (30) | Jun 15, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [Magic Content & CTA Box Builder – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks for Flexible Page Sections, Headers, Buttons, Shape Dividers, and Layout Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-content-box-lite/) | 5K+ | — | Dec 10, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [WP CTA – Call Now Button, Sticky Button & Call to Action Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-sticky-sidebar/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | May 6, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 6 | [Call to Action Block by WPPOOL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/call-to-action-block-wppool/) | 1K+ | 1/5 (1) | Dec 9, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Floating Awesome Button (Sticky Button, Popup, Toast) & 200+ Website Custom Interactive Element](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-awesome-button/) | 700+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 11, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 8 | [Floating Side Tab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/floating-side-tab/) | 600+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 28, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [CTA Button Styler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cta-button-styler/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 17, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Empty Price for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-custom-empty-price/) | 300+ | 4.8/5 (5) | Apr 7, 2026 | 52/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Call to Action safe to use in 2026?
Call to Action shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Call to Action?
Call to Action is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,036 times since it launched in December 2010. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Call to Action work with WordPress 7.1?
Call to Action is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Call to Action last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on April 30, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Call to Action?
Call to Action is developed and maintained by Jon Bishop.

### What are the best alternatives to Call to Action?
The most popular alternatives to Call to Action are Boxzilla (20K+ installs), Simple Side Tab (10K+ installs) and Mobile Contact Bar (9K+ installs).


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