# Donation Contest Widget

> Donation Contest Widget has 10+ active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Donation Contest Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Donation Contest Widget is a plugin which allows you to add donation contest box to any widgetized area of your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,979
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (+111.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.30
- **Last updated:** Oct 28, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ivan Churakov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ichurakov/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/donation-contest-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [donation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/donation/) | #95 | 154 |
| [paypal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paypal/) | >100 | 170 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| donation | >100 | 2,382 |
| paypal | >100 | 2,041 |

## Version adoption

- 1.30: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/give/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (707) | Oct 6, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Donations via PayPal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/paypal-donations/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (27) | Aug 17, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Charitable – Donation & Fundraising Platform (Donation Forms, Recurring Donations & Fundraising Campaigns)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/charitable/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (217) | Oct 1, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [Accept Donations with PayPal & Stripe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-paypal-donation/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (23) | Oct 7, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 5 | [Donorbox – Free Recurring Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/donorbox-donation-form/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 5, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 6 | [Donation Platform for WooCommerce: Fundraising & Donation Management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-donation-platform/) | 7K+ | 4.9/5 (99) | Aug 16, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 7 | [Buy Me a Coffee – Button and Widget Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buymeacoffee/) | 6K+ | 3.8/5 (18) | Aug 24, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [Better Payment – Instant Payments, Donations, Fundraising with Subscriptions & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-payment/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (14) | Sep 24, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 9 | [SureDonation – Donation Forms, Fundraising Campaigns & Donor Management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suredonation/) | 3K+ | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 10 | [Paymattic – Secure, Simple Payment & Donation with Subscription Payments, Recurring Donations, Customer Management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-payment-form/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (44) | Sep 25, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Donation Contest Widget safe to use in 2026?
Donation Contest Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Donation Contest Widget?
Donation Contest Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,979 times since it launched in June 2011. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Donation Contest Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Donation Contest Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Donation Contest Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.30, was released on October 28, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Donation Contest Widget?
Donation Contest Widget is developed and maintained by Ivan Churakov.

### What are the best alternatives to Donation Contest Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Donation Contest Widget are GiveWP (100K+ installs), Donations via PayPal (20K+ installs) and Charitable (10K+ installs).


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