# Only Self Pings

> Only Self Pings has 10+ active installs and 86 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Only Self Pings is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Keep internal pingbacks while restricting outgoing WordPress pingbacks to your own site and explicitly approved URLs.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,740
- **Downloads (30 days):** 86 (+138.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.8+, PHP 8.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ulfben (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ulfben/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/only-self-pings/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [pingbacks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pingbacks/) | #7 | 8 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | >100 | 520 |
| [self pings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/self-pings/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| pingbacks | #97 | 420 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |
| self pings | #2 | 175 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Remove Pingback-Trackback Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-pingback-trackback-comments/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 31, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [Pingback Killer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pingback-killer/) | 100+ | — | Oct 28, 2011 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [Moderate Pingbacks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/moderate-pingbacks/) | 50+ | — | Jun 4, 2010 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [Trackbacks Template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/trackbacks-template/) | 10+ | — | Jun 13, 2008 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [View Pingbacks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/view-pingbacks/) | 10+ | — | Jun 23, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Add Pingbacks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-pingbacks/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 5, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Delta Dev Comment Lockdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/delta-dev-comment-lockdown/) | <10 | — | Aug 28, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Only Self Pings free?
Yes. Only Self Pings is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Only Self Pings safe to use in 2026?
Only Self Pings is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Only Self Pings?
Only Self Pings is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,740 times since it launched in May 2012. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Only Self Pings work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Only Self Pings up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does Only Self Pings need?
Only Self Pings requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Only Self Pings last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on October 13, 2026 (3 days ago).

### Who makes Only Self Pings?
Only Self Pings is developed and maintained by ulfben.

### What are the best alternatives to Only Self Pings?
The most popular alternatives to Only Self Pings are Remove Pingback-Trackback C… (100+ installs), Pingback Killer (100+ installs) and Moderate Pingbacks (50+ installs).


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