# Gather Grove Communities

> Gather Grove Communities has <10 active installs and 99 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Gather Grove Communities is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 21 hours ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Private member rooms for your studio: conversation, live campfires, member profiles and public pages, on your own WordPress site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 89
- **Downloads (30 days):** 99 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.78.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.9+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** gturtle108 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gturtle108/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gather-grove-communities/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [community](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/community/) | #78 | 129 |
| [discussion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/discussion/) | #37 | 39 |
| [members](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/members/) | >100 | 147 |
| [membership](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/membership/) | >100 | 263 |
| [studio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/studio/) | #8 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| community | >100 | 3,604 |
| discussion | >100 | 798 |
| members | >100 | 3,676 |
| membership | >100 | 2,118 |
| studio | >100 | 1,354 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Ultimate Member – User Profile, Registration, Login, Member Directory, Content Restriction & Membership Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-member/) | 200K+ | 4.4/5 (1,445) | Sep 29, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [BuddyPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress/) | 90K+ | 4.1/5 (375) | Jul 29, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Ultimate Member – reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/um-recaptcha/) | 20K+ | 3.7/5 (11) | Nov 20, 2024 | 29/100 |
| 4 | [wpForo Forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpforo/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (390) | Sep 28, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Asgaros Forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asgaros-forum/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (210) | Mar 21, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 6 | [FluentCommunity – Ultra-Fast High-Performance Social Network, Community, LMS & Online Courses](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluent-community/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (95) | Sep 18, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 7 | [Youzify – BuddyPress Community, User Profile, Social Network & Membership Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/youzify/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (193) | Mar 15, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 8 | [ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (236) | Oct 9, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Ultimate Member – Terms & Conditions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/um-terms-conditions/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 18, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Ultimate Member – Online Users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/um-online/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (1) | Nov 15, 2024 | 35/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gather Grove Communities free?
Yes. Gather Grove Communities is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Gather Grove Communities safe to use in 2026?
Gather Grove Communities is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 21 hours ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Gather Grove Communities?
Gather Grove Communities is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 89 times since it launched in October 2026. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Gather Grove Communities work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Gather Grove Communities up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.9 or newer.

### What PHP version does Gather Grove Communities need?
Gather Grove Communities requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Gather Grove Communities last updated?
The latest version, 1.78.0, was released on October 14, 2026 (21 hours ago).

### Who makes Gather Grove Communities?
Gather Grove Communities is developed and maintained by gturtle108.

### What are the best alternatives to Gather Grove Communities?
The most popular alternatives to Gather Grove Communities are Ultimate Member (200K+ installs), BuddyPress (90K+ installs) and Ultimate Member – reCAPTCHA (20K+ installs).


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