CollabPress
Project management and task tracking software for WordPress
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CollabPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where CollabPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| basecamp | #11 |
| management | >100 |
| project management | >100 |
| task | >100 |
| to-do | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.6 from 9 reviews
About CollabPress
From the official readme · v1.3.1.2Description
CollabPress adds project and task management functionality to WordPress. Easily create projects and assign tasks to users.
Features include:
- Unlimited projects, task lists, tasks, and comments
- Easily edit/delete projects, task lists, tasks, and comments
- Front-end shortcode support
- BuddyPress group integration
- File upload on projects, task lists, task, and comments
- Email notifications for new tasks and comments
- Task due dates with a calendar view
- Uses built-in WordPress user accounts
- Activity log tracking all activity
Works with WordPress, Multisite, and BuddyPress!
Get Involved
CollabPress is an Open Source project. If you are a developer, make sure to check out and contribute to CollabPress on the CollabPress GitHub Repository.
Plugin Support
Installation
- Upload the CollabPress folder to the plugins directory in your WordPress installation
- Activate the plugin
- Navigate to the CollabPress menu
That’s it! Now you can easily start adding new projects and tasks
Frequently asked questions
Why are some features not implemented?
CollabPress is currently in early development. If you have any bugs to report, ideas or anything else please visit the support forum. CollabPress Support
Does this plugin work with WordPress Multisite?
Absolutely! This plugin has been tested and verified to work on the most current version of WordPress Multisite
Changelog
Critical bug fix
1.3.1.2
- Fix checking off tasks not working under task lists in project tasks screen
1.3.1.1
- Bug fixes
1.3.1
- Bug fixes from the 1.3 UI overhaul
1.3
- Complete user interface overhaul
- Themes can now override any CollabPress template
- Calendar overview of all projects, displaying tasks of projects the logged-in user has access to
- File uploads use new WordPress media manager
- Added Arabic translation [props Muneerah-Salah]
1.2.4
- Hardened security for all projects, task lists, and tasks
- Added new task and comment email filters for subject and body
- Added Slovak translation props Branco
1.2.3
- Removed remaining Google Hosted jQuery
- Show comments and comment form while viewing a task in BuddyPress on the front-end
Screenshots
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Best CollabPress alternatives
All basecamp plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Eonet Project Manager
Make your site a complete project management tool: create projects, set permissions and…
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40+ |
FAQ
CollabPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is CollabPress free?
Yes. CollabPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CollabPress safe to use in 2026?
CollabPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use CollabPress?
CollabPress is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 74,217 times since it launched in February 2010. It was downloaded 114 times in the last 30 days.
Does CollabPress work with WordPress 7.1?
CollabPress is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was CollabPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1.2, was released on May 27, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes CollabPress?
CollabPress is developed and maintained by WDS-Scott.
What are the best alternatives to CollabPress?
The most popular alternatives to CollabPress are Eonet Project Manager (40+ installs).
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