# Carbon Offset

> Carbon Offset has 10+ active installs and 80 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Carbon Offset shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**With the web’s energy consumption surpassing that of global air travel, it is of paramount importance to build a more sustainable web. Carbon Offset allows you to offset the CO2 emissions of your website, integrating…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,709
- **Downloads (30 days):** 80 (+42.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** Jun 30, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Joost de Valk (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/joostdevalk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/carbon-offset/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [carbon offset](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/carbon-offset/) | #1 | 6 |
| [ecology](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ecology/) | #1 | 4 |
| [Green](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/green/) | #1 | 10 |
| [greenhouse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/greenhouse/) | #2 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| carbon offset | #20 | 28 |
| ecology | #2 | 5 |
| Green | >100 | 1,308 |
| greenhouse | #10 | 11 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [ReSpek Nature](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/respek-nature/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Dec 5, 2022 | 28/100 |
| 3 | [Green Checkout for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/green-checkout-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Oct 24, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 4 | [Commited – Shopping CO2 neutralization add-on for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/commited-shopping-co2-neutralization-add-on-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Mar 30, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [Click A Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/click-a-tree/) | <10 | — | Jul 22, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [ClimateTrade's Carbon Offset](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/climatetrades-carbon-offset/) | <10 | — | Jun 10, 2022 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Carbon Offset safe to use in 2026?
Carbon Offset shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Carbon Offset?
Carbon Offset is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,709 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Carbon Offset work with WordPress 7.1?
Carbon Offset is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Carbon Offset need?
Carbon Offset requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Carbon Offset last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on June 30, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Carbon Offset?
Carbon Offset is developed and maintained by Joost de Valk.

### What are the best alternatives to Carbon Offset?
The most popular alternatives to Carbon Offset are ReSpek Nature (<10 installs), Green Checkout for WooComme… (<10 installs) and Commited (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/carbon-offset/ · Generated 2026-10-04 07:22 UTC by PageForge