# Idea Factory

> Idea Factory has 100+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 12 reviews and 88 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Idea Factory shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Front end submission and voting system.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 12,390
- **Downloads (30 days):** 88 (+37.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 19, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nick Haskins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nphaskins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/idea-factory/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [feedback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feedback/) | #28 | 239 |
| [idea](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/idea/) | #2 | 3 |
| [user submission](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-submission/) | #1 | 2 |
| [vote](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vote/) | #10 | 59 |
| [voting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/voting/) | #12 | 82 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| feedback | >100 | 6,292 |
| idea | >100 | 2,721 |
| user submission | >100 | 4,043 |
| vote | >100 | 460 |
| voting | >100 | 300 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [UserFeedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userfeedback-lite/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (305) | Sep 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [kk Star Ratings – Rate Post & Collect User Feedbacks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kk-star-ratings/) | 70K+ | 3.9/5 (171) | Aug 20, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Survey Maker by AYS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/survey-maker/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (79) | Sep 29, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [SureFeedback Client Site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/projecthuddle-child-site/) | 5K+ | 4/5 (39) | Aug 25, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [Marker.io – Visual Website Feedback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/marker-io/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (44) | Dec 18, 2025 | 61/100 |
| 6 | [Testimonial Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/testimonial-slider/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (69) | Aug 13, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [BugHerd](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bugherd/) | 3K+ | 3.5/5 (4) | Sep 30, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 8 | [Creta Testimonial Showcase](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/creta-testimonial-showcase/) | 3K+ | 1/5 (2) | Sep 14, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 9 | [SurveyX Builder – Survey, Poll, Quiz & Feedback Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surveyx-builder/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 19, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [FeedFocal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feedfocal/) | 2K+ | 4/5 (3) | May 20, 2025 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Idea Factory safe to use in 2026?
Idea Factory shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Idea Factory?
Idea Factory is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,390 times since it launched in December 2014. It was downloaded 88 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Idea Factory work with WordPress 7.1?
Idea Factory is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Idea Factory last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 19, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Idea Factory?
Idea Factory is developed and maintained by Nick Haskins.

### What are the best alternatives to Idea Factory?
The most popular alternatives to Idea Factory are UserFeedback (200K+ installs), kk Star Ratings (70K+ installs) and Survey Maker by AYS (5K+ installs).


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