# Expandable Paywall

> Expandable Paywall has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 176 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Expandable Paywall is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**A paywall solution that can be easily expanded with integration with several third party providers.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,945
- **Downloads (30 days):** 176 (+81.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.3.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+, PHP 8.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Matt Pramschufer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mattpramschufer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/expandable-paywall/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cambey](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cambey/) | #1 | 1 |
| [external authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/external-authentication/) | #1 | 1 |
| [metered paywall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metered-paywall/) | #2 | 4 |
| [paywall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paywall/) | #26 | 81 |
| [remote authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remote-authentication/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cambey | #1 | 1 |
| external authentication | #66 | 2,718 |
| metered paywall | #3 | 16 |
| paywall | #7 | 393 |
| remote authentication | #38 | 649 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Expandable Paywall safe to use in 2026?
Expandable Paywall is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Expandable Paywall?
Expandable Paywall is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,945 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 176 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Expandable Paywall work with WordPress 7.1?
Expandable Paywall 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 Expandable Paywall need?
Expandable Paywall requires PHP 8.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Expandable Paywall last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.0, was released on October 2, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Expandable Paywall?
Expandable Paywall is developed and maintained by Matt Pramschufer.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/expandable-paywall/ · Generated 2026-10-15 02:23 UTC by PageForge