# Cricket Live Score

> Cricket Live Score has 100+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 185 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 43/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Cricket Live Score works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

**This plugin is discontinued as of 01.06.2026. We recommend deleting it from your WordPress installation.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 12,880
- **Downloads (30 days):** 185 (+31.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 43/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.4
- **Last updated:** Jun 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wpscore (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpscore/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cricket-score/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cricket](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cricket/) | #1 | 8 |
| [ipl](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ipl/) | #1 | 1 |
| [live score](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-score/) | #1 | 6 |
| [livescore](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/livescore/) | #3 | 6 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cricket | #2 | 21 |
| ipl | #1 | 2 |
| live score | #3 | 1,341 |
| livescore | #7 | 11 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Scoreboard UI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scoreboard-ui/) | 10+ | — | Apr 13, 2026 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [Cric Zumo Cricket Scoreboards and Odds Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cric-zumo/) | 10+ | — | May 30, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Cricket Scoreboard Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cricket-scoreboard-widgets/) | 10+ | — | Feb 28, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Live Cricket Score](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-cricket-score/) | 10+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Mar 29, 2016 | 33/100 |
| 6 | [Live Cricket Scores Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-cricket-scores-widget/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 23, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Cricket Preloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cricket-preloader/) | 10+ | — | Mar 3, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [BatForge – 3D Cricket Bat Configurator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/batforge-3d-cricket-bat-configurator/) | <10 | — | Jul 6, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Cricket Live Score safe to use in 2026?
Cricket Live Score works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Cricket Live Score?
Cricket Live Score is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,880 times since it launched in February 2009. It was downloaded 185 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Cricket Live Score work with WordPress 7.1?
Cricket Live Score is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Cricket Live Score need?
Cricket Live Score requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Cricket Live Score last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.4, was released on June 9, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Cricket Live Score?
Cricket Live Score is developed and maintained by wpscore.

### What are the best alternatives to Cricket Live Score?
The most popular alternatives to Cricket Live Score are Scoreboard UI (10+ installs), Cric Zumo Cricket Scoreboar… (10+ installs) and Cricket Scoreboard Widgets (10+ installs).


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