# Content Refresh Manager

> Content Refresh Manager has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 56/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Content Refresh Manager works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

**Content Refresh Manager is your go-to solution for maintaining fresh, relevant content on your WordPress site. By sending automated reminders to update specific content based on predefined criteria, this plugin helps…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 899
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+12.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 56/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kevinashcroft (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kevinashcroft/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/content-refresh-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-management/) | #34 | 61 |
| [content refresh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-refresh/) | #11 | 12 |
| [content reminder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-reminder/) | #1 | 1 |
| [content update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-update/) | #2 | 6 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,670 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content management | >100 | 9,272 |
| content refresh | #26 | 4,036 |
| content reminder | #58 | 1,387 |
| content update | >100 | 10,000 |
| seo | >100 | 8,518 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Enable Abilities for MCP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-abilities-for-mcp/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (12) | Oct 7, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Real Category Management: Content Management in Category Folders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/real-category-library-lite/) | 2K+ | 4.1/5 (17) | Sep 30, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 3 | [Spots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spots/) | 800+ | 5/5 (10) | Sep 29, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [MEGA AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mega-ai/) | 200+ | — | Oct 9, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 5 | [Plezi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plezi/) | 200+ | 5/5 (6) | Dec 20, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 6 | [Website Internal Link Optimiser](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/internal-link-finder/) | 200+ | 4.1/5 (8) | Sep 14, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Docswrite – Export Google Docs to Your Site ✨](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/docswrite/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 31, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 8 | [Connect to GPT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/connect-to-gpt/) | 100+ | — | Jul 19, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [CM Curated List Manager – Effortless tool for link management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cm-curated-list-manager/) | 80+ | 5/5 (2) | May 22, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 10 | [ExpirePress – Automatic Post Scheduler for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/expirepress/) | 60+ | — | Jan 21, 2026 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Content Refresh Manager safe to use in 2026?
Content Refresh Manager works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Content Refresh Manager?
Content Refresh Manager is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 899 times since it launched in December 2024. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Content Refresh Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Content Refresh Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Content Refresh Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on July 7, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Content Refresh Manager?
Content Refresh Manager is developed and maintained by kevinashcroft.

### What are the best alternatives to Content Refresh Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Content Refresh Manager are Enable Abilities for MCP (4K+ installs), Real Category Management: C… (2K+ installs) and Spots (800+ installs).


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