# Guardian – Conflict Detector & Safe Updates

> Guardian has <10 active installs and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Guardian works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Detect plugin and theme conflicts before they break your site, with health scores, bloat checks, and safe one-click rollbacks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 326
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+28.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** trucetech (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/trucetech/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/guardian-conflict-detector-safe-updates/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [conflict detector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/conflict-detector/) | #2 | 2 |
| [plugin conflict](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-conflict/) | #11 | 11 |
| [plugin health](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-health/) | #3 | 6 |
| [safe-updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/safe-updates/) | #2 | 4 |
| [troubleshooting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/troubleshooting/) | #52 | 58 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| conflict detector | #5 | 91 |
| plugin conflict | >100 | 6,301 |
| plugin health | >100 | 2,648 |
| safe-updates | #95 | 3,926 |
| troubleshooting | >100 | 1,879 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Anonindo Conflict Detector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anonindo-conflict-detector/) | <10 | — | Apr 25, 2026 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Guardian safe to use in 2026?
Guardian works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Guardian?
Guardian is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 326 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Guardian work with WordPress 7.1?
Guardian is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Guardian need?
Guardian requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Guardian last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 30, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Guardian?
Guardian is developed and maintained by trucetech.

### What are the best alternatives to Guardian?
The most popular alternatives to Guardian are Anonindo Conflict Detector (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guardian-conflict-detector-safe-updates/ · Generated 2026-10-11 08:50 UTC by PageForge