Feature Request & Idea Collector
[feature_request hide_submit=”off” hide_votes=”off” hide_voting=”off” groups=”2,5,12″]
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Feature Request & Idea Collector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 2.8/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Mixed reviews — 2.8/5 from 10 ratings
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Feature Request & Idea Coll… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Feature Request | >100 |
| Idea Suggestion | >100 |
| Suggestion System | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2.8 from 10 reviews
About Feature Request & Idea Collector
From the official readme · v1.3.1Description
Overview
Features
- Submit feature suggestions from front-end by registered user or guests
- Like/Dislike for features
- Vote and multiple votes for features
- Time based and Numerical limitation for voting to features
- 4 type of features status (Open, Approved, Declined, Completed)
- Threshold for changing status of features automatically
- Internal CAPTCHA
- Attachment for features
- Advanced and easy to use settings for controlling new features submitting, Emails, vote limitation and etc.
- Archive page and custom page with shortcode to viewing list of features request.
Shortcodes
[feature_request hide_submit=”off” hide_votes=”off” hide_voting=”off” groups=”2,5,12″]
[feature_request_user_votes hide_total=”off” hide_remaining=”off” groups=”2,5,12″]
Compatible Browsers
- IE9+
- Firefox
- Safari
- Opera
- Chrome
Translation
You can start translating ‘Feature Request’ by our online translation service.
Installation
Minimum Requirements
- WordPress 4.4 or greater
- PHP version 5.3.0 or greater
- MySQL version 5.0 or greater
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working
Automatic installation (easiest way)
To do an automatic install of this plugin, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New.
In the search field type “Feature Request” and click Search Plugins. Once you have found it you can install it by simply clicking “Install Now”.
Manual installation
Uploading in WordPress Dashboard
- Download
feature-request.zip - Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
- Select
feature-request.zipfrom your computer - Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Using FTP
- Download
feature-request.zip - Extract the
feature-requestdirectory to your computer - Upload the
feature-requestdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
The WordPress codex contains instructions on how to install a WordPress plugin.
Note: You can’t use the plugin without any groups in this version. So make sure at least one group exists for feature requests.
Updating
You can use automatic update to update the plugin safely.
Changelog
Minor bug fixes. WordPress version 4.4 or higher is required.
Version 1.3.1 / (5.6.2017)
- Fix: Fixed wrong usage of function in shortcode class
- Missed changelog for version 1.3.0
Version 1.3.0 / (3.4.2017)
- Improvement : Use jQuery to open modal instead of pure CSS to avoid possible issues with themes
- Fix: Missed styles for message after submitting form
- Minor bug fixes
Version 1.2.0 / (3.3.2017)
- Fix: Saving settings for votes
- Fix: Showing message while submitting new form
- Removed: Textext that used in tags filed.
- Removed: On screen Help
- Prepare plugin structure for major update and weekly updates
- Minor bug fixes
Version 1.1.2 / (10.4.2016)
- Fix: Don’t show dropdown when only one group exists.
- Sample translation files added
- Minor bug fixes
Version 1.1.1 / (5.1.2016)
- Minor bug fixes
Version 1.1.0 / (4.1.2016)
- Make plugin translatable
- Update settings API
- Move groups settings to taxonomy creation and edit page.
- Minor bug fixes
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
Feature Request & Idea Collector: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Feature Request & Idea Collector free?
Yes. Feature Request & Idea Collector is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Feature Request & Idea Collector safe to use in 2026?
Feature Request & Idea Collector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 2.8/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Feature Request & Idea Collector?
Feature Request & Idea Collector is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,222 times since it launched in October 2015. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.
Does Feature Request & Idea Collector work with WordPress 7.1?
Feature Request & Idea Collector is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Feature Request & Idea Collector last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on May 6, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes Feature Request & Idea Collector?
Feature Request & Idea Collector is developed and maintained by averta.
What are the best alternatives to Feature Request & Idea Collector?
The most popular alternatives to Feature Request & Idea Collector are IdeaPush (700+ installs), Changeloger (300+ installs) and Simple Feature Requests Free (100+ installs).
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