# Genesis Visual Hook Guide

> Genesis Visual Hook Guide has 700+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 30 reviews and 329 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 43/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Genesis Visual Hook Guide works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

**Once a tool for myself the Genesis Visual Hook guide has slowly evolved into what it is today. I finally welcome the plugin version of the popular Visual Genesis Hooks and Filters Guide from Genesis Tutorials.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 150,776
- **Downloads (30 days):** 329 (+1.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 30 reviews
- **Health score:** 43/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 28, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Christopher Cochran (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cochran/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/genesis-visual-hook-guide/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [filters](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filters/) | #2 | 42 |
| [genesis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/genesis/) | #19 | 87 |
| [genesiswp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/genesiswp/) | #12 | 36 |
| [hooks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hooks/) | #6 | 40 |
| [studiopress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/studiopress/) | #8 | 34 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| filters | >100 | 10,000 |
| genesis | >100 | 293 |
| genesiswp | #14 | 37 |
| hooks | >100 | 10,000 |
| studiopress | #41 | 77 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 77.1%
- 0.9: 22.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Additional Order Filters for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/additional-order-filters-for-woocommerce/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Dec 9, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [Debug Bar Actions and Filters Addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar-actions-and-filters-addon/) | 400+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jun 15, 2022 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [powerSearch for bbPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gd-power-search-for-bbpress/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 19, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 5 | [Apply Button Scroll to Top for JetSmartFilters](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/runthings-jsf-apply-button-scroll-to-top/) | 100+ | — | Dec 17, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [Widget Output Filters](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-output-filters/) | 70+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 12, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [SVG Logo and Text Effects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slate/) | 60+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Nov 1, 2019 | 28/100 |
| 8 | [Enable Gravity Forms Confirmation Anchor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-gravity-forms-confirmation-anchor/) | 50+ | — | May 20, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 9 | [Storefront Visual Hook Guide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/storefront-visual-guide/) | 40+ | 4.7/5 (9) | Feb 19, 2021 | 35/100 |
| 10 | [WP-Filters](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-filters/) | 30+ | — | Apr 30, 2011 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [Remove WordPress to WordPress filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-wordpress-to-wordpress-filter/) | 30+ | 5/5 (4) | Apr 9, 2021 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Genesis Visual Hook Guide free?
Yes. Genesis Visual Hook Guide is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Genesis Visual Hook Guide safe to use in 2026?
Genesis Visual Hook Guide works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Genesis Visual Hook Guide?
Genesis Visual Hook Guide is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 150,776 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 329 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Genesis Visual Hook Guide work with WordPress 7.1?
Genesis Visual Hook Guide is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Genesis Visual Hook Guide last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Genesis Visual Hook Guide?
Genesis Visual Hook Guide is developed and maintained by Christopher Cochran.

### What are the best alternatives to Genesis Visual Hook Guide?
The most popular alternatives to Genesis Visual Hook Guide are Additional Order Filters fo… (2K+ installs), Debug Bar Actions and Filte… (400+ installs) and powerSearch for bbPress (100+ installs).


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