# Old Post Message

> Old Post Message has <10 active installs and 136 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Old Post Message shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Old Post Message automatically displays a customizable message at the beginning of posts that are older than a specified period since publication.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,131
- **Downloads (30 days):** 136 (+11.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.5
- **Last updated:** Nov 5, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Atsushi Shindo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/atsushicafek/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/old-post-message/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [alert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/alert/) | #80 | 82 |
| [message](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/message/) | #77 | 93 |
| [notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notification/) | >100 | 309 |
| [old post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/old-post/) | #6 | 6 |
| [outdated content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/outdated-content/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| alert | >100 | 3,563 |
| message | >100 | 10,000 |
| notification | >100 | 8,703 |
| old post | >100 | 4,358 |
| outdated content | >100 | 913 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [VK Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-blocks/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (6) | Sep 9, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Customize WordPress Emails and Alerts – Better Notifications for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bnfw/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (184) | Jul 30, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP Notification Bars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-notification-bars/) | 10K+ | 3.7/5 (41) | Feb 28, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 4 | [Notification – Custom Notifications and Alerts for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notification/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (124) | Mar 11, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 5 | [Popup Box – Easily Create WordPress Popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-box/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (11) | Aug 25, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 6 | [Disclaimer Popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disclaimer-popup/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Oct 1, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [WP Post Disclaimer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-disclaimer/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (8) | Jan 7, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Product Notices for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-notices-for-woocommerce/) | 800+ | 5/5 (7) | May 8, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [WP Notification Bell](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-notification-bell/) | 700+ | 4.9/5 (12) | Mar 2, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [Admin Notice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-notice/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 25, 2022 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Old Post Message free?
Yes. Old Post Message is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Old Post Message safe to use in 2026?
Old Post Message shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Old Post Message?
Old Post Message is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,131 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 136 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Old Post Message work with WordPress 7.1?
Old Post Message 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 Old Post Message need?
Old Post Message requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Old Post Message last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.5, was released on November 5, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes Old Post Message?
Old Post Message is developed and maintained by Atsushi Shindo.

### What are the best alternatives to Old Post Message?
The most popular alternatives to Old Post Message are VK Blocks (100K+ installs), Customize WordPress Emails… (30K+ installs) and WP Notification Bars (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/old-post-message/ · Generated 2026-10-02 04:58 UTC by PageForge