# Frontend Posts

> Frontend Posts has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews and 83 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Frontend Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,037
- **Downloads (30 days):** 83 (+50.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 4, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aakif Kadiwala (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kadiwala/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/frontend-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [frontend post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/frontend-post/) | #8 | 12 |
| [Frontend+Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/frontendpost/) | #1 | 1 |
| [frontend_post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/frontend_post/) | #1 | 1 |
| [frontend_post_form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/frontend_post_form/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| frontend post | >100 | 4,827 |
| Frontend+Post | >100 | 4,827 |
| frontend_post | #1 | 1 |
| frontend_post_form | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [User Frontend – Membership, User Registration, User Profile, User Directory & Content Restriction with Frontend Post Submission](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-user-frontend/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (535) | Oct 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [User Submitted Posts – Enable Users to Submit Posts from the Front End](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-submitted-posts/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (912) | Sep 16, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [Easy Post Submission – Frontend Posting, Guest Publishing & Submit Content for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-post-submission/) | 4K+ | 4.5/5 (6) | May 21, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [Frontend Post Submission Manager Lite – Guest Post and Frontend Submission Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontend-post-submission-manager-lite/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Sep 26, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Guest posting / Frontend Posting / Front Editor – WP Front User Submit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/front-editor/) | 100+ | 5/5 (22) | Feb 16, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 6 | [Post Submissions for Elementor Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-submissions-for-elementor-forms/) | 100+ | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [UGC Creator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ugc-creator/) | 10+ | — | Apr 3, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Frontend Post Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontend-post-builder/) | 10+ | — | Jul 31, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [WP Post Front](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-front/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 12, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Frontend Post for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dj-elementor-frontend/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 5, 2018 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Frontend Posts safe to use in 2026?
Frontend Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Frontend Posts?
Frontend Posts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,037 times since it launched in January 2018. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Frontend Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Frontend Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Frontend Posts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 4, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Frontend Posts?
Frontend Posts is developed and maintained by Aakif Kadiwala.

### What are the best alternatives to Frontend Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Frontend Posts are User Frontend (20K+ installs), User Submitted Posts (10K+ installs) and Easy Post Submission (4K+ installs).


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