# Client Status

> Client Status has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Client Status shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Client Status is a dashboard that keeps tabs on your clients WordPress installations by checking for the latest updates to the WordPress core, plugins and themes. You have the option to enable emails to administrators…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,064
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+35.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.3
- **Last updated:** Feb 1, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ericjuden (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ericjuden/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/client-status/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Client](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/client/) | #32 | 42 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | >100 | 521 |
| [status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/status/) | #53 | 93 |
| [updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updates/) | #75 | 153 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Client | >100 | 9,401 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| status | >100 | 10,000 |
| updates | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [reBusted!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rebusted/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (11) | Oct 10, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Client Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webmaster-user-role/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (26) | Sep 3, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [Ultimate Client Dash](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ulimate-client-dash/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Aug 29, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [picu – Online Photo Proofing Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/picu/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (55) | Oct 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [Callback24](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/callback24/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 17, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 6 | [CMS Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-management-system-dashboard/) | 300+ | 4/5 (1) | Sep 7, 2010 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Developer Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/developer-mode/) | 200+ | 4.3/5 (8) | Jul 7, 2013 | 35/100 |
| 8 | [Client Partner Showcase](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/client-partner-showcase/) | 100+ | 1/5 (2) | Nov 22, 2023 | 20/100 |
| 9 | [WatchTowerHQ](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/watchtowerhq/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 24, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 10 | [Add Login Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-login-text/) | 90+ | 1/5 (1) | Jan 17, 2015 | 20/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Client Status safe to use in 2026?
Client Status shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Client Status?
Client Status is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,064 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Client Status work with WordPress 7.1?
Client Status is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Client Status last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.3, was released on February 1, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Client Status?
Client Status is developed and maintained by ericjuden.

### What are the best alternatives to Client Status?
The most popular alternatives to Client Status are reBusted! (6K+ installs), Simple Client Dashboard (2K+ installs) and Ultimate Client Dash (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/client-status/ · Generated 2026-10-12 11:33 UTC by PageForge