# DonatePress – Donation, Crowdfunding and Fundraising Platform

> DonatePress has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** DonatePress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,334
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+25.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 16, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** DonatePress (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/donatepress/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/donatepress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [crowdfunding](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/crowdfunding/) | #18 | 24 |
| [donation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/donation/) | >100 | 157 |
| [kickstarter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/kickstarter/) | #7 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| crowdfunding | #46 | 69 |
| donation | >100 | 2,389 |
| kickstarter | #11 | 29 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/give/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (708) | Oct 13, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Charitable – Donation & Fundraising Platform (Donation Forms, Recurring Donations & Fundraising Campaigns)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/charitable/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (217) | Oct 12, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [HelloAsso](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/helloasso/) | 4K+ | 3.6/5 (5) | Dec 9, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [WP Crowdfunding](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-crowdfunding/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (89) | Sep 2, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [FundEngine – Donation and Crowdfunding Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fundraising-donation/) | 1K+ | 4.2/5 (22) | Aug 20, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [WhyDonate – FREE Donate button – Crowdfunding – Fundraising](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-whydonate/) | 800+ | 4.8/5 (43) | Oct 5, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [FundPress – WordPress Donation Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fundpress/) | 300+ | 3.8/5 (4) | Sep 3, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [Growfund – Ultimate Donation & Crowdfunding Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/growfund/) | 100+ | 1/5 (1) | Sep 23, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 9 | [IgnitionDeck Crowdfunding Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ignitiondeck/) | 100+ | 3.7/5 (90) | Jul 14, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 10 | [Mission – Donation Plugin for WordPress – Fundraising & Recurring Donations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mission-donation-platform/) | 80+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 19, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is DonatePress safe to use in 2026?
DonatePress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use DonatePress?
DonatePress is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,334 times since it launched in April 2022. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does DonatePress work with WordPress 7.1?
DonatePress is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was DonatePress last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on March 16, 2024 (3 years ago).

### Who makes DonatePress?
DonatePress is developed and maintained by DonatePress.

### What are the best alternatives to DonatePress?
The most popular alternatives to DonatePress are GiveWP (100K+ installs), Charitable (10K+ installs) and HelloAsso (4K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/donatepress/ · Generated 2026-10-14 03:44 UTC by PageForge