# Draft Notify

> Draft Notify has 90+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 100 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Draft Notify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**I run multiple blogs and have the ability for people to sign up and write content for me. I was disappointed that WordPress does not have anything built it to alert me with an email notification when a new author writes…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 5,920
- **Downloads (30 days):** 100 (+22% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** Apr 5, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** TouchOfTech (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/touchoftech/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/draft-notify/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [authors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authors/) | #19 | 74 |
| [draft notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/draft-notification/) | #1 | 1 |
| [drafts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/drafts/) | #9 | 28 |
| [email notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-notification/) | #12 | 23 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| authors | >100 | 9,008 |
| draft notification | >100 | 824 |
| drafts | >100 | 3,326 |
| email notification | >100 | 6,020 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 77.7%
- 1.2: 22.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors in an Author Box with PublishPress Authors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/publishpress-authors/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (114) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Co-Authors Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/co-authors-plus/) | 20K+ | 3.5/5 (77) | Jun 26, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Smart User Slug Hider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-user-slug-hider/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (55) | Apr 17, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [Just Writing Statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/just-writing-statistics/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Feb 26, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 5 | [Osom Author Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-author-pro/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Sep 17, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Post Pay Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-pay-counter/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (46) | Aug 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Authors Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authors/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Novelist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/novelist/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (9) | Aug 29, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Simple User Listing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-user-listing/) | 900+ | 5/5 (17) | Feb 21, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 10 | [List all posts by Authors, nested Categories and Titles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-all-posts-by-authors-nested-categories-and-titles/) | 600+ | 5/5 (10) | Aug 13, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Draft Notify safe to use in 2026?
Draft Notify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Draft Notify?
Draft Notify is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,920 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Draft Notify work with WordPress 7.1?
Draft Notify is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Draft Notify last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on April 5, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Draft Notify?
Draft Notify is developed and maintained by TouchOfTech.

### What are the best alternatives to Draft Notify?
The most popular alternatives to Draft Notify are Co-Authors, Multiple Author… (20K+ installs), Co-Authors Plus (20K+ installs) and Smart User Slug Hider (3K+ installs).


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