# JournalPress

> JournalPress has 100+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** JournalPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**A cross-poster supporting Dreamwidth and similar (i.e., LiveJournal-based) sites.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 11,795
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (-6.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 28, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alisdee/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/journalpress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [community](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/community/) | #26 | 124 |
| [crossposting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/crossposting/) | #3 | 7 |
| [dreamwidth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dreamwidth/) | #1 | 2 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,204 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,112 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| community | >100 | 3,523 |
| crossposting | #3 | 13 |
| dreamwidth | #2 | 3 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 72.4%
- 0.3: 17.1%
- 1.1: 10.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Ultimate Member – User Profile, Registration, Login, Member Directory, Content Restriction & Membership Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-member/) | 200K+ | 4.4/5 (1,445) | Sep 29, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [BuddyPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress/) | 90K+ | 4.1/5 (375) | Jul 29, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Ultimate Member – reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/um-recaptcha/) | 20K+ | 3.7/5 (11) | Nov 20, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [wpForo Forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpforo/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (390) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [Asgaros Forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asgaros-forum/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (208) | Mar 21, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 6 | [FluentCommunity – Ultra-Fast High-Performance Social Network, Community, LMS & Online Courses](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluent-community/) | 8K+ | 4.9/5 (92) | Sep 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 7 | [ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (236) | Sep 30, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Youzify – BuddyPress Community, User Profile, Social Network & Membership Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/youzify/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (193) | Mar 15, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 9 | [Ultimate Member – Terms & Conditions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/um-terms-conditions/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 18, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Ultimate Member – Online Users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/um-online/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (1) | Nov 15, 2024 | 35/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is JournalPress safe to use in 2026?
JournalPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use JournalPress?
JournalPress is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,795 times since it launched in November 2008. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does JournalPress work with WordPress 7.1?
JournalPress is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was JournalPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on June 28, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes JournalPress?
JournalPress is developed and maintained by Alis.

### What are the best alternatives to JournalPress?
The most popular alternatives to JournalPress are Ultimate Member (200K+ installs), BuddyPress (90K+ installs) and Ultimate Member – reCAPTCHA (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/journalpress/ · Generated 2026-09-30 08:31 UTC by PageForge