# Dear Timeline (Best Vertical & Horizontal Timeline)

> Dear Timeline (Best Vertical & Ho… has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 90 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 56/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… 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.

**DearTimeline lets you create beautiful, responsive timelines with zero bloat. Unlike other plugins that ship heavy JS slider libraries (Slick.js, Owl Carousel), DearTimeline uses pure CSS techniques — CSS Scroll Snap…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 864
- **Downloads (30 days):** 90 (+15.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 56/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ankit07721 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ankit07721/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/deartimeline/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [history](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/history/) | #68 | 73 |
| [Horizontal Timeline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/horizontal-timeline/) | #8 | 9 |
| [roadmap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/roadmap/) | #23 | 30 |
| [timeline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/timeline/) | #76 | 85 |
| [vertical timeline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vertical-timeline/) | #11 | 11 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| history | >100 | 5,363 |
| Horizontal Timeline | #43 | 223 |
| roadmap | >100 | 863 |
| timeline | >100 | 1,136 |
| vertical timeline | #61 | 231 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Activity Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-security-audit-log/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (488) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Simple History – Track, Log, and Audit WordPress Changes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-history/) | 300K+ | 4.9/5 (491) | Oct 7, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [Timeline Widget For Elementor (Elementor Timeline, Vertical & Horizontal Timeline)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/timeline-widget-addon-for-elementor/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (247) | Sep 25, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [Cool Timeline (Horizontal & Vertical Timeline)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cool-timeline/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (330) | Sep 25, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [User Login History](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-login-history/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (29) | Mar 17, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Bold Timeline Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bold-timeline-lite/) | 10K+ | 3/5 (2) | Jun 1, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [Timeline Block For Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/timeline-block/) | 9K+ | 4.4/5 (11) | Sep 8, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 8 | [WC Price History](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-price-history/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (27) | Oct 12, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Timeline Module for Divi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/timeline-module-for-divi/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (9) | Sep 8, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [Search Analytics for WP – Site Search Tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-analytics/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (30) | Sep 28, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… free?
Yes. Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… safe to use in 2026?
Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… 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 Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &…?
Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 864 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… work with WordPress 7.1?
Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… 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 Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… need?
Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on June 30, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &…?
Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… is developed and maintained by ankit07721.

### What are the best alternatives to Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &…?
The most popular alternatives to Dear Timeline (Best Vertical &… are WP Activity Log (300K+ installs), Simple History (300K+ installs) and Timeline Widget For Element… (70K+ installs).


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