# Custom PHP Settings

> Custom PHP Settings has 10K+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 15 reviews and 1K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Custom PHP Settings works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**This plugin makes it possible to override php settings.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 415,098
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,000 (+3.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.4.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 20, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cyclonecode (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cyclonecode/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-php-settings/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Apache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/apache/) | #3 | 18 |
| [apache2](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/apache2/) | #1 | 1 |
| [htaccess](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/htaccess/) | #4 | 59 |
| [php](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php/) | #12 | 144 |
| [settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/settings/) | #4 | 96 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | #25 | 1,044 |
| apache2 | #2 | 20 |
| htaccess | #49 | 1,352 |
| php | #11 | 10,000 |
| settings | #5 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 57.2%
- 1.4: 19.3%
- 2.3: 12.6%
- Other: 10.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirection/) | 2M+ | 4.4/5 (703) | Sep 19, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Spider Blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spiderblocker/) | 20K+ | 4/5 (5) | May 7, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [PageSpeed Module](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kagg-pagespeed-module/) | 200+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Mar 3, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Lite Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lite-cache/) | 100+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Aug 23, 2014 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Directory Listings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-directory-listings/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 29, 2011 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [Apache Status & Info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/htaccess-server-info-server-status/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 18, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Dashboard Server Specs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-server-specs/) | 90+ | — | Sep 11, 2023 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [Project Force Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/project-force-field/) | 20+ | 4.6/5 (16) | May 13, 2014 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [HTAuth Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/htauth-sync/) | 10+ | — | Jan 7, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Resource Versioning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/resource-versioning/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 21, 2018 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Custom PHP Settings safe to use in 2026?
Custom PHP Settings works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom PHP Settings?
Custom PHP Settings is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 415,098 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 1,000 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom PHP Settings work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom PHP Settings is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Custom PHP Settings need?
Custom PHP Settings requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom PHP Settings last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.1, was released on November 20, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes Custom PHP Settings?
Custom PHP Settings is developed and maintained by cyclonecode.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom PHP Settings?
The most popular alternatives to Custom PHP Settings are Redirection (2M+ installs), Spider Blocker (20K+ installs) and PageSpeed Module (200+ installs).


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