# Help Menu

> Help Menu has 20+ active installs and 98 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Help Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin ads a “Reverb Help” menu at the top of the menu stack in WordPress admin. It has 3 submenus:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,271
- **Downloads (30 days):** 98 (+46.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Feb 2, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** reverbstudios (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/reverbstudios/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/help-menu/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [WordPress Help](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-help/) | #2 | 5 |
| [wordpress how to](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-how-to/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress manual](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-manual/) | #1 | 1 |
| [WordPress tutorials](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-tutorials/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Help | >100 | 10,000 |
| wordpress how to | >100 | 10,000 |
| wordpress manual | >100 | 10,000 |
| WordPress tutorials | >100 | 2,712 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPadmin.AI – AI Assistant for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-assistant-for-wpadmin/) | 70+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 4, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 3 | [WP Support by SproutedWeb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sproutedweb-wp-support/) | 10+ | — | Feb 15, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Helpdesk for tech and creative needs by TheIToons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-support-by-theitoons/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 30, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Glorious Services & Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/glorious-services-support/) | <10 | — | Jan 16, 2024 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Help Menu safe to use in 2026?
Help Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Help Menu?
Help Menu is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,271 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 98 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Help Menu work with WordPress 7.1?
Help Menu is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.19, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Help Menu last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on February 2, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Help Menu?
Help Menu is developed and maintained by reverbstudios.

### What are the best alternatives to Help Menu?
The most popular alternatives to Help Menu are WPadmin.AI (70+ installs), WP Support by SproutedWeb (10+ installs) and Helpdesk for tech and creat… (10+ installs).


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