# Extension Profiles

> Extension Profiles has <10 active installs and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Extension Profiles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Extension Profiles lets WordPress administrators create named “profiles” that define which plugins should be active. When a profile is activated, only the plugins in that profile are loaded for your session. Other…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 461
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+20% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Towoju (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/davexpression/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/extension-profiles/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [development](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/development/) | >100 | 169 |
| [profiles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profiles/) | #19 | 25 |
| [switching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/switching/) | #3 | 3 |
| [testing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/testing/) | #63 | 76 |
| [troubleshooting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/troubleshooting/) | #31 | 59 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| development | >100 | 7,722 |
| profiles | >100 | 6,419 |
| switching | >100 | 2,735 |
| testing | >100 | 4,561 |
| troubleshooting | >100 | 1,892 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Query Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-monitor/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (469) | Jun 20, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [Yoast Test Helper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yoast-test-helper/) | 60K+ | 4.9/5 (12) | Oct 6, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [What The File](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/what-the-file/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (882) | Feb 19, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 4 | [Stop Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stop-emails/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (12) | Jan 13, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 5 | [Monkeyman Rewrite Analyzer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/monkeyman-rewrite-analyzer/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (26) | May 12, 2011 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [WP Secure Maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-secure-maintainance/) | 1K+ | 3.6/5 (5) | Jun 20, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Display Environment Type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-environment-type/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 19, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 8 | [What Template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/what-template/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 19, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [WP PHP Console](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-php-console/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Nov 9, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Ray](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spatie-ray/) | 400+ | 5/5 (10) | Dec 10, 2025 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Extension Profiles safe to use in 2026?
Extension Profiles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Extension Profiles?
Extension Profiles is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 461 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Extension Profiles work with WordPress 7.1?
Extension Profiles is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Extension Profiles need?
Extension Profiles requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Extension Profiles last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 16, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Extension Profiles?
Extension Profiles is developed and maintained by David Towoju.

### What are the best alternatives to Extension Profiles?
The most popular alternatives to Extension Profiles are Query Monitor (200K+ installs), Yoast Test Helper (60K+ installs) and What The File (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extension-profiles/ · Generated 2026-10-13 19:18 UTC by PageForge