# Impact Check

> Impact Check has <10 active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Impact Check works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Impact Check helps WordPress maintainers reduce uncertainty before deactivating a plugin. Select one active plugin and run a conservative, read-only scan for stored content using shortcodes or server-registered blocks…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 164
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+13% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** csytang (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/csytang/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/impact-check/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 613 |
| [content audit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-audit/) | #25 | 45 |
| [maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/maintenance/) | >100 | 284 |
| [plugin usage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-usage/) | #1 | 2 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | >100 | 204 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| content audit | >100 | 2,714 |
| maintenance | >100 | 3,442 |
| plugin usage | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,872) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Oct 22, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [Extendify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extendify/) | 500K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Oct 22, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Oct 2, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otter-blocks/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (250) | Oct 19, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 6 | [Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coblocks/) | 300K+ | 4.2/5 (109) | Mar 5, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Oct 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 8 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Stackable – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stackable-ultimate-gutenberg-blocks/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (522) | Oct 13, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Widget Options – Advanced Conditional Visibility for Gutenberg Blocks & Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-options/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,516) | Sep 11, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Impact Check safe to use in 2026?
Impact Check works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Impact Check?
Impact Check is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 164 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Impact Check work with WordPress 7.1?
Impact Check is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Impact Check last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.0, was released on August 17, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Impact Check?
Impact Check is developed and maintained by csytang.

### What are the best alternatives to Impact Check?
The most popular alternatives to Impact Check are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).


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