# Contemplate

> Contemplate has 40+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 50/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Contemplate works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.

**Create unlimited content templates (supports HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Fantastic for creating blocks of content you want to add to one, or more, pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 7,874
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (-14.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 50/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.11
- **Last updated:** Aug 11, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Gwyer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dgwyer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/contemplate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | >100 | 795 |
| [multiple](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multiple/) | #21 | 47 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | >100 | 491 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,204 |
| [template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template/) | #68 | 185 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| multiple | >100 | 10,000 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| template | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.11: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-demo-import/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (79) | Apr 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Rara One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rara-one-click-demo-import/) | 20K+ | 2.7/5 (7) | Sep 9, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Soro – SEO Autopilot & AI Content Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soro-seo/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [TutorMate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tutormate/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [WP Subtitle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-subtitle/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (21) | Mar 5, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [Themebeez Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themebeez-toolkit/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 16, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 8 | [Surfer – WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surferseo/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Sep 30, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Root Relative URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/root-relative-urls/) | 6K+ | 2.9/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [WP Content Copy Protection with Color Design](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-copy-protect-with-color-design/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (25) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Contemplate safe to use in 2026?
Contemplate works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Contemplate?
Contemplate is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,874 times since it launched in June 2010. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Contemplate work with WordPress 7.1?
Contemplate is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Contemplate last updated?
The latest version, 2.11, was released on August 11, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Contemplate?
Contemplate is developed and maintained by David Gwyer.

### What are the best alternatives to Contemplate?
The most popular alternatives to Contemplate are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs) and Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contemplate/ · Generated 2026-09-30 10:40 UTC by PageForge