# Hearken

> Hearken has 10+ active installs and 166 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hearken shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Embed audience and community engagement resources from Hearken.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,443
- **Downloads (30 days):** 166 (+12.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** May 6, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.16
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wearehearken (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wearehearken/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hearken/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [audience](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audience/) | #1 | 5 |
| [community](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/community/) | #60 | 126 |
| [engagement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/engagement/) | #24 | 77 |
| [hearken](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hearken/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Newspack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newspack/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| audience | >100 | 2,275 |
| community | >100 | 3,544 |
| engagement | >100 | 2,515 |
| hearken | #1 | 3 |
| Newspack | #8 | 9 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Audience Segments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audience-segment-taxonomies/) | <10 | — | May 2, 2017 | 21/100 |
| 3 | [Atirco Intent Signal Auditor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/atirco-intent-signal-auditor/) | <10 | — | May 18, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 4 | [AudienceRate Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audiencerate-tracker/) | <10 | — | Jun 9, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 5 | [Allegro Audience](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allegro-audience/) | <10 | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Hearken safe to use in 2026?
Hearken shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hearken?
Hearken is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,443 times since it launched in June 2021. It was downloaded 166 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hearken work with WordPress 7.1?
Hearken is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Hearken last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on May 6, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Hearken?
Hearken is developed and maintained by wearehearken.

### What are the best alternatives to Hearken?
The most popular alternatives to Hearken are Audience Segments (<10 installs), Atirco Intent Signal Auditor (<10 installs) and AudienceRate Tracker (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hearken/ · Generated 2026-10-04 23:49 UTC by PageForge