# Hashtag

> Hashtag has 200+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 8 reviews and 87 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hashtag shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Use hashtag on WordPress just like on Twitter or Facebook. Word preceded with hash automatically converted into clickable link. If clicked it will search contents contain same hashtag.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 18,595
- **Downloads (30 days):** 87 (+29.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** Jan 26, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** takien (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/takien/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hashtag/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [facebook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook/) | #68 | 386 |
| [hashtag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hashtag/) | #1 | 13 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | #87 | 582 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | #46 | 469 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| facebook | >100 | 4,443 |
| hashtag | >100 | 323 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,798 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Meta for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-for-woocommerce/) | 400K+ | 2.1/5 (479) | Jul 23, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [Meta pixel for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/official-facebook-pixel/) | 400K+ | 2.7/5 (164) | Jul 27, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Nextend Social Login and Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextend-facebook-connect/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (446) | Jul 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-facebook-feed/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (1,509) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 5 | [Metricool – Social media and site statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metricool/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Aug 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Facebook Chat Plugin – Live Chat Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-messenger-customer-chat/) | 70K+ | 3.5/5 (302) | Jul 5, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Social Media Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-media-widget/) | 30K+ | 3.9/5 (84) | Jun 10, 2024 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [OG — Better Share on Social Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/og/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (216) | May 15, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-them-social/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (639) | Sep 5, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [Social Login, Social Sharing by miniOrange](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/miniorange-login-openid/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (356) | Sep 17, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Hashtag safe to use in 2026?
Hashtag shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hashtag?
Hashtag is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 18,595 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hashtag work with WordPress 7.1?
Hashtag is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Hashtag last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on January 26, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Hashtag?
Hashtag is developed and maintained by takien.

### What are the best alternatives to Hashtag?
The most popular alternatives to Hashtag are Meta for WooCommerce (400K+ installs), Meta pixel for WordPress (400K+ installs) and Nextend Social Login and Re… (200K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hashtag/ · Generated 2026-09-30 17:38 UTC by PageForge