# My Reads – a virtual bookshelf for tracking and reviewing your reads

> My Reads has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 86 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 50/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** My Reads works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.

**Track your reading with My Reads! A plugin for you to display a virtual bookshelf of your reads. Review what you're reading, rate, favorite, and more.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,473
- **Downloads (30 days):** 86 (+36.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 50/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Feb 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.7+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nate Finch (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/n8finch/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/my-reads/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [book reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/book-reviews/) | #2 | 4 |
| [my reads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/my-reads/) | #1 | 1 |
| [reading tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-tracker/) | #1 | 1 |
| [reading-list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-list/) | #2 | 5 |
| [virtual bookshelf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/virtual-bookshelf/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| book reviews | #59 | 565 |
| my reads | #7 | 7,383 |
| reading tracker | #7 | 157 |
| reading-list | #56 | 1,874 |
| virtual bookshelf | #1 | 2 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [RS ARC Manager – Advance Review Copy Management System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rs-arc-manager/) | 50+ | — | Sep 3, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 3 | [SFR Book Review Showcase](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sfr-book-review-showcase/) | 20+ | — | Feb 12, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [ARC — Advance Review Copy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/arc-advance-review-copy/) | <10 | — | Jul 14, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is My Reads safe to use in 2026?
My Reads works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use My Reads?
My Reads is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,473 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.

### Does My Reads work with WordPress 7.1?
My Reads is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does My Reads need?
My Reads requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was My Reads last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on February 27, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes My Reads?
My Reads is developed and maintained by Nate Finch.

### What are the best alternatives to My Reads?
The most popular alternatives to My Reads are RS ARC Manager (50+ installs), SFR Book Review Showcase (20+ installs) and ARC — Advance Review Copy (<10 installs).


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