# MDO Lite

> MDO Lite has <10 active installs and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** MDO Lite works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Double opt-in for Divi contact forms. Requests are forwarded only after the visitor confirms their email address.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 298
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (-45.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Markus Fröndhoff (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/markusfroendhoff/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mdo-lite/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [contact form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form/) | >100 | 727 |
| [divi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/divi/) | >100 | 136 |
| [double opt in](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/double-opt-in/) | #2 | 6 |
| [email confirmation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-confirmation/) | #3 | 4 |
| [GDPR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gdpr/) | >100 | 584 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| contact form | >100 | 8,405 |
| divi | >100 | 2,468 |
| double opt in | >100 | 689 |
| email confirmation | >100 | 3,158 |
| GDPR | >100 | 3,719 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7/) | 10M+ | 4/5 (2,179) | Aug 17, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [WPForms – AI Form Builder for WordPress – Contact Forms, Payment Forms, Survey Form, Quiz & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpforms-lite/) | 5M+ | 4.8/5 (14,380) | Sep 23, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 4 | [Fluent Forms – Customizable Contact Forms, Survey, Quiz, & Conversational Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluentform/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (803) | Sep 30, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/forminator/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (2,135) | Sep 17, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 6 | [Ninja Forms – Contact Form Builder with Calculators, Quizzes, Signatures & AI Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ninja-forms/) | 500K+ | 4.4/5 (1,395) | Sep 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [SureForms – Contact Form Builder, AI Forms, Payment Form, Survey & Quiz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sureforms/) | 500K+ | 4.9/5 (94) | Sep 25, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 8 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Oct 2, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 9 | [Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/formidable/) | 300K+ | 4.8/5 (1,384) | Sep 9, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 10 | [FormLayer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/formlayer/) | 100K+ | — | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is MDO Lite safe to use in 2026?
MDO Lite works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MDO Lite?
MDO Lite is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 298 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MDO Lite work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested MDO Lite up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does MDO Lite need?
MDO Lite requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was MDO Lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on September 1, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes MDO Lite?
MDO Lite is developed and maintained by Markus Fröndhoff.

### What are the best alternatives to MDO Lite?
The most popular alternatives to MDO Lite are Contact Form 7 (10M+ installs), Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs) and WPForms (5M+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mdo-lite/ · Generated 2026-10-05 10:33 UTC by PageForge