# NodeInfo(2)

> NodeInfo(2) has 900+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 238 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 70/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** NodeInfo(2) is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

**NodeInfo and NodeInfo2 for WordPress!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 19,640
- **Downloads (30 days):** 238 (+2.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 70/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Matthias Pfefferle (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pfefferle/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/nodeinfo/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [activitypub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/activitypub/) | #3 | 13 |
| [Diaspora](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/diaspora/) | #1 | 6 |
| [fediverse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fediverse/) | #4 | 26 |
| [nodeinfo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nodeinfo/) | #1 | 1 |
| [ostatus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ostatus/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| activitypub | #5 | 27 |
| Diaspora | #2 | 23 |
| fediverse | #7 | 34 |
| nodeinfo | #1 | 7 |
| ostatus | #1 | 5 |

## Version adoption

- 3.1: 93.3%
- 2.3: 6.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [ActivityPub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/activitypub/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (40) | Sep 2, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WebFinger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webfinger/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Aug 26, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 4 | [Enable Mastodon Apps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-mastodon-apps/) | 500+ | 4/5 (6) | Sep 5, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 5 | [Event Bridge for ActivityPub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/event-bridge-for-activitypub/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | May 24, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [FediBoost](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fediboost/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [Polls For ActivityPub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/polls-for-activitypub/) | 10+ | — | Aug 2, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 8 | [Pterotype](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pterotype/) | 10+ | — | Mar 15, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Heckl Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/heckl-tools/) | <10 | — | Sep 15, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [Feed Integrator for Loops](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-integrator-for-loops/) | <10 | — | Aug 17, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 11 | [Axismundi Actors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/axismundi-actors/) | <10 | — | Sep 14, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is NodeInfo(2) free?
Yes. NodeInfo(2) is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is NodeInfo(2) safe to use in 2026?
NodeInfo(2) is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use NodeInfo(2)?
NodeInfo(2) is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,640 times since it launched in November 2018. It was downloaded 238 times in the last 30 days.

### Does NodeInfo(2) work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested NodeInfo(2) up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does NodeInfo(2) need?
NodeInfo(2) requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was NodeInfo(2) last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.0, was released on August 21, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes NodeInfo(2)?
NodeInfo(2) is developed and maintained by Matthias Pfefferle.

### What are the best alternatives to NodeInfo(2)?
The most popular alternatives to NodeInfo(2) are ActivityPub (6K+ installs), WebFinger (1K+ installs) and Enable Mastodon Apps (500+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nodeinfo/ · Generated 2026-09-29 02:27 UTC by PageForge