# Fallback

> Fallback has <10 active installs and 38 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Fallback shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Load assets from your production environment on the fly. Never download the production uploads ever again!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,390
- **Downloads (30 days):** 38 (+31% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Jan 10, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** stajan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/stajan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fallback/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [assets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/assets/) | #19 | 26 |
| [Fallback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fallback/) | #5 | 5 |
| [local](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/local/) | #28 | 29 |
| [production](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/production/) | #9 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| assets | >100 | 8,135 |
| Fallback | >100 | 5,525 |
| local | >100 | 7,759 |
| production | >100 | 3,483 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Assets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-assets/) | 400+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 25, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Upload Folder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-upload-folder/) | 300+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Sep 17, 2022 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Perform – Optimize Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/perform/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 7, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Version Caching – Khanakia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-version-caching/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 30, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Filename based asset cache busting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filename-based-asset-cache-busting/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Apr 27, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Assets to footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/assets-to-footer/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [Assets Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/assets-manager/) | 70+ | 5/5 (4) | Nov 29, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [AssetsMinify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/assetsminify/) | 40+ | 4.9/5 (19) | Apr 20, 2015 | 36/100 |
| 9 | [IntelligenceBank Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/intelligencebank-connector/) | 30+ | — | Sep 25, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [Dynamic Asset Versioning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-asset-versioning/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 14, 2016 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Fallback safe to use in 2026?
Fallback shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Fallback?
Fallback is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,390 times since it launched in December 2020. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Fallback work with WordPress 7.1?
Fallback is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Fallback need?
Fallback requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Fallback last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on January 10, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Fallback?
Fallback is developed and maintained by stajan.

### What are the best alternatives to Fallback?
The most popular alternatives to Fallback are Site Assets (400+ installs), Custom Upload Folder (300+ installs) and Perform (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fallback/ · Generated 2026-09-30 08:07 UTC by PageForge