CallRoot
CallRoot is a call tracking software for marketing teams and agencies. Track & record incoming phone calls, dynamically insert phone numbers & map referrer source with every incoming call. This wordpress plugin…
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CallRoot 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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where CallRoot stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| call tracking | >100 |
| campaign tracking | >100 |
| dni | #50 |
| dynamic number insertion | >100 |
| marketing | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About CallRoot
From the official readme · v1.1Description
CallRoot is a call tracking software for marketing teams and agencies. Track & record incoming phone calls, dynamically insert phone numbers & map referrer source with every incoming call. This wordpress plugin automatically inserts the javascript code for swapping phone numbers in your wordpress website. Using our plugin, you no longer have to manually insert the JavaScript for dynamic number insertion on every page. To know more about CallRoot, go to https://callroot.com
Installation
- Install the CallRoot plugin from the Add Plugin section in your WordPress Admin. Alternatively, you can also download CallRoot plugin from WordPress plugins directory and then upload
CallRootfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- After activation, you will be redirected to a Settings page within WordPress(you can also access this later under Settings menu in admin panel in wordpress), where you will be asked a CallRoot API Key. You will get this API key from the Integrations page on CallRoot.com.
- After saving the API Key, we will automatically send this key to our servers to check if the API Key is correct.
- If API key is corect, the connected campaign’s name will be displayed. And now, the plugin will automatically swap your numbers (dynamic number insertion), without you having to manually insert the javascript code on every page.
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FAQ
CallRoot: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is CallRoot free?
Yes. CallRoot is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CallRoot safe to use in 2026?
CallRoot 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 CallRoot?
CallRoot is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,963 times since it launched in March 2018. It was downloaded 162 times in the last 30 days.
Does CallRoot work with WordPress 7.1?
CallRoot is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does CallRoot need?
CallRoot requires PHP 5.5.9 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was CallRoot last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on March 26, 2018 (9 years ago).
Who makes CallRoot?
CallRoot is developed and maintained by callroot.
What are the best alternatives to CallRoot?
The most popular alternatives to CallRoot are CallRail Phone Call Tracking (10K+ installs), WhatConverts (7K+ installs) and CallTrackingMetrics (3K+ installs).
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