# Civist – Petitions and Fundraising

> Civist – Petitions and Fundraising has 900+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 19 reviews and 438 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 76/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Civist is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

**With Civist you create petitions directly in WordPress, raise funds and build strong supporter networks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 34,207
- **Downloads (30 days):** 438 (-70.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 19 reviews
- **Health score:** 76/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 8.0.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Civist (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/civist/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/civist/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [activism](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/activism/) | #2 | 6 |
| [donation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/donation/) | #21 | 154 |
| [fundraising](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fundraising/) | #14 | 92 |
| [petition](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/petition/) | #2 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| activism | #2 | 9 |
| donation | #79 | 2,362 |
| fundraising | #6 | 212 |
| petition | #2 | 32 |

## Version adoption

- 8.0: 54.2%
- 7.9: 13.3%
- 7.6: 9.6%
- 7.7: 9.4%
- 7.8: 8.6%
- Other: 4.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SpeakOut! Email Petitions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speakout/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (43) | Sep 15, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [Petitioner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/petitioner/) | 200+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Aug 28, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [CBX Petition](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbxpetition/) | 70+ | — | Jul 30, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 5 | [Buoy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buoy/) | 10+ | — | Dec 19, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Louder petition](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/louder-petition/) | 10+ | — | Apr 14, 2010 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Civist safe to use in 2026?
Civist is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Civist?
Civist is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 34,207 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 438 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Civist work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Civist up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Civist need?
Civist requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Civist last updated?
The latest version, 8.0.3, was released on August 19, 2026 (1 month ago).

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

### What are the best alternatives to Civist?
The most popular alternatives to Civist are SpeakOut! Email Petitions (2K+ installs), Petitioner (200+ installs) and CBX Petition (70+ installs).


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