# IssueM

> IssueM has 600+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 13 reviews and 230 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 44/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** IssueM works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

**Create, Organize, and Publish Issues with WordPress**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 53,607
- **Downloads (30 days):** 230 (+64.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 13 reviews
- **Health score:** 44/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.9.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 28, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ZEEN101 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zeen101/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/issuem/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [issue management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/issue-management/) | #1 | 2 |
| [issue manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/issue-manager/) | #1 | 2 |
| [magazine management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/magazine-management/) | #1 | 1 |
| [magazine manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/magazine-manager/) | #1 | 1 |
| [news management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news-management/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| issue management | >100 | 5,072 |
| issue manager | >100 | 2,940 |
| magazine management | #14 | 119 |
| magazine manager | #16 | 89 |
| news management | >100 | 8,662 |

## Version adoption

- 2.9: 87.6%
- 2.8: 9.5%
- 2.7: 2.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Project Management, Bug and Issue Tracking Plugin – Software Issue Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/software-issue-manager/) | 20+ | 4.2/5 (12) | Jun 30, 2026 | 61/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is IssueM safe to use in 2026?
IssueM works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use IssueM?
IssueM is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 53,607 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 230 times in the last 30 days.

### Does IssueM work with WordPress 7.1?
IssueM is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was IssueM last updated?
The latest version, 2.9.1, was released on August 28, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes IssueM?
IssueM is developed and maintained by ZEEN101.

### What are the best alternatives to IssueM?
The most popular alternatives to IssueM are Project Management, Bug and… (20+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/issuem/ · Generated 2026-10-14 16:20 UTC by PageForge