# gcStats

> gcStats has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 39 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** gcStats shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**gcStats plugin to embed some statistics with found geocaches in your blog.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,325
- **Downloads (30 days):** 39 (+18.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.2
- **Last updated:** May 26, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wpmichael (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpmichael/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gcstats/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [geo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geo/) | #73 | 161 |
| [geocache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geocache/) | #2 | 4 |
| [geocaching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geocaching/) | #3 | 5 |
| [GPX](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gpx/) | #15 | 20 |
| [osm](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/osm/) | #6 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| geo | >100 | 1,096 |
| geocache | #6 | 7 |
| geocaching | #7 | 7 |
| GPX | #50 | 51 |
| osm | #69 | 71 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/squirrly-seo/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (681) | Sep 18, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Geo Mashup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-mashup/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Sep 20, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [LovedByAI – Generative Engine Optimization, AI Search, GEO, AEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lovedbyai-seo-for-llms-and-ai-search/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Sep 29, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [Known Agents – Track AI Bots and Crawlers, Block Scrapers, Analyze LLM Referral Traffic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dark-visitors/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (6) | May 14, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [WT GeoTargeting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wt-geotargeting/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Nov 26, 2022 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [LexonRank: AI Link Building, Free Backlinks, GEO & SEO Automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/martins-link-network/) | 900+ | 4.1/5 (31) | Sep 25, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 7 | [WP Geo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-geo/) | 800+ | 4.8/5 (17) | Apr 16, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [SEO合集(支持百度/Google/Bing/GEO优化)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/baiduseo/) | 700+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 27, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [country-redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/country-redirect/) | 400+ | 4.2/5 (6) | Dec 25, 2021 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Markdown Mirror – llms.txt and .md always up to date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/markdown-mirror/) | 300+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 9, 2025 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is gcStats safe to use in 2026?
gcStats shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use gcStats?
gcStats is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,325 times since it launched in May 2009. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.

### Does gcStats work with WordPress 7.1?
gcStats is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was gcStats last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.2, was released on May 26, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes gcStats?
gcStats is developed and maintained by wpmichael.

### What are the best alternatives to gcStats?
The most popular alternatives to gcStats are GEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO (30K+ installs), Geo Mashup (1K+ installs) and LovedByAI (1K+ installs).


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