Instruct
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 2.5/5 from only 4 reviews
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Instruct stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| guide | >100 |
| instructables | #4 |
| instruction | >100 |
| Recipe | >100 |
| tutorial | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2.5 from 4 reviews
About Instruct
From the official readme · v0.3Description
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. Everything from recipes to technical tutorials; this plugin makes it easier.
Simplify:
- Online product manuals
- Driving directions
- Recipes
- Technical tutorials
- Installation instructions
Build tutorials, share knowledge and keep traffic at your blog.
This plug-in was forged deep in the fires of Think Bowl
Installation
Installation from zip:
- From wp-admin interface, select Plugins -> Add New
- Click Upload
- Click “Choose File” and select zip
- Click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Installation from WordPress Plugin Directory
- From wp-admin interface, go to Plugins -> Add New
- Search for “Instruct”
- Click Install Now under the plugin name
- Click Ok to install the plugin
- Click Activate Plugin once installed
Changelog
0.1
- First release with simple functionality.
0.2
- Minor update to fix compatibility on certain PHP configurations.
0.3
- Minor update to fix over escaping characters.
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Instruct: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
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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