# Custom Functions Starter Kit by DraftPress

> Custom Functions Starter Kit by D… has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Functions Starter Kit by… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**The Custom Functions Starter kit by https://draftpress.com offers over a dozen easy to use fixes and functions for your WordPress site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,455
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+11.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.7
- **Last updated:** Aug 5, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WPMonty (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpmonty/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-functions-starter-kit/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | >100 | 228 |
| [custom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom/) | >100 | 306 |
| [functions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/functions/) | #10 | 14 |
| [functions.php](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/functions-php/) | #5 | 5 |
| [tricks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tricks/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom | >100 | 10,000 |
| functions | >100 | 10,000 |
| functions.php | >100 | 1,312 |
| tricks | >100 | 338 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets – WordPress Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (1,907) | Oct 8, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Oct 12, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [Head & Footer Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/head-footer-code/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (51) | Aug 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Scripts n Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-n-styles/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Jun 6, 2023 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [SyntaxHighlighter Evolved](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/syntaxhighlighter/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (86) | Mar 3, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [WP Coder – Insert & Manage Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-coder/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (32) | Oct 2, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [Advance Custom HTML – Show Off Code Snippets with Live Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advance-custom-html/) | 10K+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Oct 1, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Functions Starter Kit by… free?
Yes. Custom Functions Starter Kit by… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Functions Starter Kit by… safe to use in 2026?
Custom Functions Starter Kit by… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Functions Starter Kit by…?
Custom Functions Starter Kit by… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,455 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Functions Starter Kit by… work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Functions Starter Kit by… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Custom Functions Starter Kit by… last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.7, was released on August 5, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Functions Starter Kit by…?
Custom Functions Starter Kit by… is developed and maintained by WPMonty.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Functions Starter Kit by…?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Functions Starter Kit by… are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Head & Footer Code (100K+ installs).


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