# CereTax

> CereTax has 20+ active installs and 168 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** CereTax works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Simplify sales tax complexity with CereTax for WooCommerce.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,070
- **Downloads (30 days):** 168 (-16.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.4.12
- **Last updated:** Sep 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.1+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** CereTax (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ceretax/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ceretax/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [sales tax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sales-tax/) | #7 | 23 |
| [sales tax compliance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sales-tax-compliance/) | #1 | 1 |
| [tax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tax/) | #22 | 59 |
| [tax calculation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tax-calculation/) | #1 | 2 |
| [taxes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxes/) | #4 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| sales tax | >100 | 860 |
| sales tax compliance | #57 | 210 |
| tax | >100 | 1,952 |
| tax calculation | >100 | 595 |
| taxes | >100 | 612 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [TaxJar – Sales Tax Automation for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/taxjar-simplified-taxes-for-woocommerce/) | 5K+ | 2.6/5 (28) | Sep 9, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Sales Tax Reports For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sales-tax-reports-for-woocommerce/) | 900+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Apr 27, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [TaxCloud for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sales-tax/) | 500+ | 4/5 (11) | Sep 30, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 4 | [Quaderno: Global Tax & Invoicing Automation for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-quaderno/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Sep 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Anrok Tax for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anrok-tax/) | 100+ | — | Jun 25, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Quaderno for EDD](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edd-quaderno/) | 50+ | 5/5 (9) | Nov 17, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Sales by State Report for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sales-by-state-report-for-woocommerce/) | 10+ | — | Sep 9, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [ZipTax – Sales Tax for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ziptax-sales-tax-for-woocommerce/) | 10+ | 3/5 (1) | Mar 3, 2016 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [TaxAutomator – Tax Rate Lookup for Woo Commerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/arksoft-tax-rate-lookup-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Jul 1, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 11 | [VAT IT Tax Engine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vat-it-tax-engine/) | <10 | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is CereTax safe to use in 2026?
CereTax works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CereTax?
CereTax is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,070 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 168 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CereTax work with WordPress 7.1?
CereTax is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does CereTax need?
CereTax requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was CereTax last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.12, was released on September 10, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes CereTax?
CereTax is developed and maintained by CereTax.

### What are the best alternatives to CereTax?
The most popular alternatives to CereTax are TaxJar (5K+ installs), Sales Tax Reports For WooCo… (900+ installs) and TaxCloud for WooCommerce (500+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ceretax/ · Generated 2026-10-03 12:49 UTC by PageForge