Jigsaw
Simple ways to customize your WordPress build.
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Jigsaw shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (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 Jigsaw stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| configuration | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 8 reviews
About Jigsaw
From the official readme · v0.9.2Description
Simple ways to make admin customizations for WordPress. You know all that brain space you saved for memorizing hooks? Use it for something better. For example, you can…
- On GitHub
Support
Please use the GitHub repo to file bugs or questions.
Installation
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
0.9.1
- Automate deployment to WordPress.org with new GitHub action
0.9.0
- Allow for sorting of columns #6 (thanks @shadowshades)
0.8.1
- Updating and fixing links in readme, examples
0.8.0
- Bring the same amazing sorting functionality to user fields (thanks @arenddeboer)
0.7.0
- Allow for sorting of columns with meta fields
0.6.2
- Fixed method visibility error
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FAQ
Jigsaw: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Jigsaw free?
Yes. Jigsaw is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Jigsaw safe to use in 2026?
Jigsaw shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Jigsaw?
Jigsaw is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 18,308 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 210 times in the last 30 days.
Does Jigsaw work with WordPress 7.1?
Jigsaw is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Jigsaw last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.2, was released on February 8, 2020 (7 years ago).
Who makes Jigsaw?
Jigsaw is developed and maintained by jarednova.
What are the best alternatives to Jigsaw?
The most popular alternatives to Jigsaw are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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