# Google Cloud Storage plugin

> Google Cloud Storage plugin has 300+ active installs, a 2.7/5 rating from 7 reviews and 351 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Google Cloud Storage plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 2.7/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Google Cloud Storage plugin allows you to upload media files to a Google Cloud Storage bucket.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 74,935
- **Downloads (30 days):** 351 (-2.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.7/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.6
- **Last updated:** Sep 2, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** PHP 5.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Google (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/google/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gcs/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | #99 | 598 |
| [google cloud storage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-cloud-storage/) | #4 | 20 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| google cloud storage | >100 | 559 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-site-kit/) | 5M+ | 4.2/5 (1,012) | Oct 5, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Google for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-listings-and-ads/) | 800K+ | 2.7/5 (268) | Oct 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (158) | Aug 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Oct 12, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Nextend Social Login and Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextend-facebook-connect/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (446) | Jul 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [Local Google Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-google-fonts/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (83) | May 1, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Web Stories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/web-stories/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (87) | May 15, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Login No Captcha reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-recaptcha/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (63) | May 26, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [AI Provider for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [AI Powered Marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kliken-marketing-for-google/) | 50K+ | 2.7/5 (29) | Oct 8, 2026 | 80/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Cloud Storage plugin free?
Yes. Google Cloud Storage plugin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Google Cloud Storage plugin safe to use in 2026?
Google Cloud Storage plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 2.7/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Google Cloud Storage plugin?
Google Cloud Storage plugin is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 74,935 times since it launched in February 2017. It was downloaded 351 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Google Cloud Storage plugin work with WordPress 7.1?
Google Cloud Storage plugin is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Google Cloud Storage plugin need?
Google Cloud Storage plugin requires PHP 5.5 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Google Cloud Storage plugin last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.6, was released on September 2, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Google Cloud Storage plugin?
Google Cloud Storage plugin is developed and maintained by Google.

### What are the best alternatives to Google Cloud Storage plugin?
The most popular alternatives to Google Cloud Storage plugin are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs) and GA Google Analytics (400K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gcs/ · Generated 2026-10-17 18:29 UTC by PageForge