# info

> info has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** info shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Plugin shows in the admin bar: * the number of SQL queries during the WordPress execution * the amount of time in seconds to generate the page * memory load**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 12,326
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+43.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** Aug 9, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** webvitalii (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/webvitaly/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/info/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/info/) | #13 | 36 |
| [queries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/queries/) | #2 | 19 |
| [query](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/query/) | #11 | 61 |
| [sql](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sql/) | #14 | 36 |
| [time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/time/) | #39 | 122 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| info | >100 | 7,197 |
| queries | >100 | 9,408 |
| query | >100 | 9,408 |
| sql | >100 | 2,326 |
| time | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Post Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-notes/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (24) | Sep 4, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [Info Cards – Add Text and Media in Card Layouts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/info-cards/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 20, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [Special Text Boxes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-special-textboxes/) | 1K+ | 3.4/5 (21) | Sep 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [AWEOS PHP Server Info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aweos-php-server-info/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 18, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Contact Info Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-contact-info-widget/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Sep 17, 2020 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Contact Details](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [MySQL version display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-mysql-version/) | 300+ | — | Jan 27, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Memory Usage Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/memory-usage-bar/) | 300+ | 3.8/5 (4) | Jan 19, 2018 | 29/100 |
| 9 | [Banner Alerts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/banner-alerts/) | 200+ | — | Mar 20, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [CL WP Info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cl-wp-info/) | 90+ | 5/5 (3) | May 18, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is info safe to use in 2026?
info shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use info?
info is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,326 times since it launched in April 2011. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does info work with WordPress 7.1?
info is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was info last updated?
The latest version, 2.4, was released on August 9, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes info?
info is developed and maintained by webvitalii.

### What are the best alternatives to info?
The most popular alternatives to info are Simple Post Notes (9K+ installs), Info Cards (2K+ installs) and Special Text Boxes (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/info/ · Generated 2026-09-27 21:48 UTC by PageForge