# Instruct

> Instruct has 10+ active installs, a 2.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Instruct shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Instruct allows WordPress bloggers to add step-by-step instructions to their site. No longer will you have to fumble with tables and layout issues. Instructions can be quickly created and linked to corresponding images…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,642
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+53.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3
- **Last updated:** Feb 7, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** barteled (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/barteled/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/instruct/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [guide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/guide/) | #3 | 10 |
| [instructables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/instructables/) | #1 | 2 |
| [instruction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/instruction/) | #2 | 2 |
| [Recipe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recipe/) | #23 | 59 |
| [tutorial](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tutorial/) | #9 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| guide | >100 | 5,925 |
| instructables | #4 | 4 |
| instruction | >100 | 10,000 |
| Recipe | >100 | 500 |
| tutorial | >100 | 2,782 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Navu: Engagement and Conversions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/navu-conversions/) | 20+ | — | Jun 11, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 2 | [DmiMag FAQs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dmimag-faqs/) | 10+ | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 4 | [SelfAssemblySites WP Video User Guide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sas-wp-video-user-guide/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 8, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [Project Guide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/project-guide/) | 10+ | — | Nov 9, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Page Guide Popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-guide-popup/) | <10 | — | Jan 13, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Opal Size Charts for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/opal-size-charts-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Dec 5, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [The Guide Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-guide-block/) | <10 | — | Aug 22, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 9 | [Manual Dog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manualdog/) | <10 | — | Aug 15, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 10 | [QuickDocs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quickdocs/) | <10 | — | Jan 11, 2023 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Instruct safe to use in 2026?
Instruct shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Instruct?
Instruct is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,642 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Instruct work with WordPress 7.1?
Instruct is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Instruct last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on February 7, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Instruct?
Instruct is developed and maintained by barteled.

### What are the best alternatives to Instruct?
The most popular alternatives to Instruct are Navu: Engagement and Conver… (20+ installs), DmiMag FAQs (10+ installs) and SelfAssemblySites WP Video… (10+ installs).


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