# tags.mowster

> tags.mowster has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** tags.mowster shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Tags suggestions using YQL Yahoo Content Analysis API.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,753
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+34.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.71
- **Last updated:** May 8, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mowster (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mowster/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mowster-tags/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,203 |
| [suggest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/suggest/) | #4 | 7 |
| [tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tag/) | >100 | 177 |
| [tagging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tagging/) | #14 | 30 |
| [tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tags/) | >100 | 290 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| suggest | >100 | 2,094 |
| tag | >100 | 10,000 |
| tagging | >100 | 536 |
| tags | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.71: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-duplicator/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (80) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Header and Footer Scripts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-and-footer-scripts/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (58) | Feb 1, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [Post Type Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-type-switcher/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (253) | Mar 24, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Revision Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revision-control/) | 40K+ | 4.4/5 (36) | Apr 1, 2018 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Reveal IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reveal-ids-for-wp-admin-25/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (61) | Aug 15, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [Themify Portfolio Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themify-portfolio-post/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 5, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 9 | [WP Admin UI Customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-ui-customize/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Nov 20, 2024 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (179) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is tags.mowster safe to use in 2026?
tags.mowster shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use tags.mowster?
tags.mowster is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,753 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does tags.mowster work with WordPress 7.1?
tags.mowster is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was tags.mowster last updated?
The latest version, 1.71, was released on May 8, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes tags.mowster?
tags.mowster is developed and maintained by mowster.

### What are the best alternatives to tags.mowster?
The most popular alternatives to tags.mowster are Post Duplicator (200K+ installs), Header and Footer Scripts (200K+ installs) and Post Type Switcher (200K+ installs).


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