# Iro

> Iro has <10 active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Iro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Add color to posts, tags, and categories**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,837
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+33.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1
- **Last updated:** Nov 4, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Prateek Saxena (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/prtksxna/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/iro/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/colors/) | #36 | 44 |
| [metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metadata/) | >100 | 129 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| colors | >100 | 10,000 |
| metadata | >100 | 6,278 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Customify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/customify/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (9) | Aug 13, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Styleguide – Custom Fonts and Colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/styleguide/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (7) | Jan 30, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Color Palette for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-color-palette/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 1, 2020 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [Style Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/style-manager/) | 500+ | 1/5 (1) | Sep 27, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Thirteen Colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/thirteen-colors/) | 200+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jul 10, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Change Colors for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/change-colors-for-woocommerce/) | 200+ | — | Dec 25, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 7 | [Awesome Color Palettes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/awesome-color-palettes/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 30, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Easily Change Admin Color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easily-change-admin-color/) | 100+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jan 2, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Easy Admin Color Schemes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-admin-color-schemes/) | 100+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Aug 7, 2013 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Global Styles Mods – WordPress 5.9 fix](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/global-styles-mods/) | 90+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 13, 2025 | 47/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Iro safe to use in 2026?
Iro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Iro?
Iro is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,837 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Iro work with WordPress 7.1?
Iro is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Iro need?
Iro requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Iro last updated?
The latest version, 1, was released on November 4, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Iro?
Iro is developed and maintained by Prateek Saxena.

### What are the best alternatives to Iro?
The most popular alternatives to Iro are Customify (10K+ installs), Styleguide (2K+ installs) and Custom Color Palette for Gu… (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iro/ · Generated 2026-10-06 22:44 UTC by PageForge