# HookAnywhere – Trigger Any Action, Send Anywhere

> HookAnywhere has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 45/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** HookAnywhere works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

**HookAnywhere connects WordPress to the outside world by triggering any action hook and sending data to virtually any API or webhook endpoint.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 579
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+76.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 45/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Abhay Kulkarni (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hiabhaykulkarni/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hookanywhere/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 496 |
| [automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automation/) | >100 | 647 |
| [n8n](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/n8n/) | #6 | 17 |
| [webhooks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/webhooks/) | #18 | 44 |
| [zapier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/zapier/) | #14 | 19 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| automation | >100 | 3,229 |
| n8n | #25 | 158 |
| webhooks | >100 | 2,962 |
| zapier | >100 | 633 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Consent API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-consent-api/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 15, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Mailgun for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailgun/) | 80K+ | 3.8/5 (49) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Make Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/integromat-connector/) | 70K+ | 2.7/5 (25) | Feb 9, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [Disable WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-wp-rest-api/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Aug 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [WP REST Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-cache/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (42) | Jul 25, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 7 | [WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgetapi/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (32) | Aug 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 8 | [WPGraphQL for ACF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgraphql-acf/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 8, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [WordPress REST API (Version 2)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (34) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 10 | [WP REST API Controller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-controller/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Mar 22, 2023 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is HookAnywhere safe to use in 2026?
HookAnywhere works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HookAnywhere?
HookAnywhere is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 579 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HookAnywhere work with WordPress 7.1?
HookAnywhere is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was HookAnywhere last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on March 22, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes HookAnywhere?
HookAnywhere is developed and maintained by Abhay Kulkarni.

### What are the best alternatives to HookAnywhere?
The most popular alternatives to HookAnywhere are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).


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