# Freshbooks Widget

> Freshbooks Widget has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Freshbooks Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin creates a simple sidebar widget that outputs the total hours billed for a FreshBooks account.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,679
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+14.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 11, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Braden Keith (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/richard_steeleagency/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/freshbooks-wordpress-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [freshbooks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/freshbooks/) | #1 | 2 |
| [Freshbooks.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/freshbooks-com/) | #1 | 1 |
| [project management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/project-management/) | #32 | 58 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| freshbooks | #11 | 11 |
| Freshbooks.com | #1 | 1 |
| project management | >100 | 1,433 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Open Payout For Xero, QuickBooks and FreshBooks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/open-payout/) | 10+ | — | Oct 30, 2023 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Freshbooks Widget safe to use in 2026?
Freshbooks Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Freshbooks Widget?
Freshbooks Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,679 times since it launched in June 2010. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Freshbooks Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Freshbooks Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Freshbooks Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on March 11, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Freshbooks Widget?
Freshbooks Widget is developed and maintained by Braden Keith.

### What are the best alternatives to Freshbooks Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Freshbooks Widget are Open Payout For Xero, Quick… (10+ installs).


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