FifthEstate
FifthEstate connects our partner WordPress.org blogs to fifthestate.com, so posts can be viewed by FifthEstate users worldwide. Join today!
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FifthEstate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (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 FifthEstate stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| estate | >100 |
| fifth | >100 |
| fifthestate | #1 |
| wordpress.org | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About FifthEstate
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
FifthEstate is an international social media platform that features the best of independent media and the blogosphere. We use a revenue sharing model to reward content contributors for high quality content. We would love for you to be part of our team.
The way this works is simple: Sign up on fifthestate.com, then download and install this plugin (it just takes a minute). The plugin will send your new content to FifthEstate from your WordPress.org site. That’s it.
You maintain complete control. The plugin does not take previously published content. You choose which new content gets published and when. You can edit, update, or delete your content either on your blog or on FifthEstate. You can disconnect at any time.
We track the popularity of your content on FifthEstate.com, and compensate you with 50%-80% of the associated revenues. There are no catches. Learn more at https://fifthestate.com.
FifthEstate: The Voice of Independent Media
Installation
Install and activate the plugin as you would install any other WordPress.org plugin (See instructions at http://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/step-by-step-guide-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-for-beginners/).
This plugin requires php-curl. If the plugin is not working, please ensure that php-curl is installed on your WordPress server.
For developers
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FifthEstate: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is FifthEstate free?
Yes. FifthEstate is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is FifthEstate safe to use in 2026?
FifthEstate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use FifthEstate?
FifthEstate is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,676 times since it launched in September 2016. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.
Does FifthEstate work with WordPress 7.1?
FifthEstate is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was FifthEstate last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on December 28, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes FifthEstate?
FifthEstate is developed and maintained by Anchit Desai.
What are the best alternatives to FifthEstate?
The most popular alternatives to FifthEstate are Opal Estate Custom Fields (40+ installs), Immocaster WordPress Plugin (10+ installs) and ReCRM (10+ installs).
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