# DocumentCloud

> DocumentCloud has 1K+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 2.4K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** DocumentCloud shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**Embed DocumentCloud resources in WordPress content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 60,309
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,415 (+30.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.7.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 24, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** muckrock (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/muckrock/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/documentcloud/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [documentcloud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/documentcloud/) | #1 | 1 |
| [documents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/documents/) | #8 | 67 |
| [journalism](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/journalism/) | #1 | 10 |
| [reporting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reporting/) | #3 | 62 |
| [research](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/research/) | #1 | 15 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| documentcloud | #1 | 1 |
| documents | >100 | 4,359 |
| journalism | #2 | 40 |
| reporting | >100 | 3,950 |
| research | #60 | 683 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 55.5%
- 0.5: 31.6%
- 0.7: 12.9%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is DocumentCloud safe to use in 2026?
DocumentCloud shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use DocumentCloud?
DocumentCloud is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 60,309 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 2,415 times in the last 30 days.

### Does DocumentCloud work with WordPress 7.1?
DocumentCloud 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.

### When was DocumentCloud last updated?
The latest version, 0.7.0, was released on September 24, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes DocumentCloud?
DocumentCloud is developed and maintained by muckrock.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/documentcloud/ · Generated 2026-10-01 06:02 UTC by PageForge