# Local Magic

> Local Magic has 100+ active installs and 205 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Local Magic shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**The Local Magic© WordPress plugin extends the functionality of the SaaS Local Magic© to WordPress so that the local magic can be displayed on the WordPress website. The plugin is for customers of Local Magic© that have…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 7,065
- **Downloads (30 days):** 205 (+15.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.9.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.1+, PHP 5.6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** matthewrubin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/matthewrubin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/local-magic/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [charleston](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/charleston/) | #1 | 1 |
| [local magic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/local-magic/) | #1 | 1 |
| [local seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/local-seo/) | #6 | 61 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,609 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| charleston | #1 | 1 |
| local magic | #5 | 161 |
| local seo | #86 | 1,767 |
| seo | >100 | 8,352 |

## Version adoption

- 2.9: 50.8%
- 2.8: 27.3%
- 2.2: 12.1%
- 2.6: 9.9%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Local Magic safe to use in 2026?
Local Magic shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Local Magic?
Local Magic is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,065 times since it launched in May 2021. It was downloaded 205 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Local Magic work with WordPress 7.1?
Local Magic is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Local Magic need?
Local Magic requires PHP 5.6.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Local Magic last updated?
The latest version, 2.9.0, was released on January 21, 2026 (9 months ago).

### Who makes Local Magic?
Local Magic is developed and maintained by matthewrubin.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-magic/ · Generated 2026-10-05 04:52 UTC by PageForge