# Faust.js

> Faust.js has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews and 1.6K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 73/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Faust.js is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

**Faust.js™ transforms your traditional WordPress installation into a flexible headless CMS.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 73,981
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,644 (+2.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 73/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.8.12
- **Last updated:** Jul 6, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WP Engine (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpengine/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/faustwp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [composable-architecture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/composable-architecture/) | #1 | 1 |
| [decoupled](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/decoupled/) | #3 | 16 |
| [faust](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/faust/) | #1 | 1 |
| [faustjs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/faustjs/) | #1 | 1 |
| [headless](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/headless/) | #6 | 86 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| composable-architecture | #1 | 6 |
| decoupled | #2 | 134 |
| faust | #1 | 1 |
| faustjs | #1 | 1 |
| headless | #12 | 471 |

## Version adoption

- 1.8: 81.1%
- 1.4: 6.4%
- Other: 12.5%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Faust.js safe to use in 2026?
Faust.js is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Faust.js?
Faust.js is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 73,981 times since it launched in December 2021. It was downloaded 1,644 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Faust.js work with WordPress 7.1?
Faust.js is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Faust.js last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.12, was released on July 6, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Faust.js?
Faust.js is developed and maintained by WP Engine.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/faustwp/ · Generated 2026-10-02 15:34 UTC by PageForge