# Optional Content

> Optional Content has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 73 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Optional Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to show or hide content on a page or post based on a simple shortcode. You don’t need PHP knowledge, or a PHP enabling plugin. Simply use a button on the WYSIWYG editor to select under what…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 5,964
- **Downloads (30 days):** 73 (+102.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 13, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kylegetson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kylegetson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/optional-content/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [conditional content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/conditional-content/) | #4 | 18 |
| [if](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/if/) | #3 | 5 |
| [if else](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/if-else/) | #1 | 1 |
| [optional content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optional-content/) | #1 | 1 |
| [php](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php/) | #53 | 147 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| conditional content | >100 | 2,285 |
| if | >100 | 0 |
| if else | >100 | 4,271 |
| optional content | >100 | 10,000 |
| php | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Block Visibility — Conditional Visibility Control for the Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-visibility/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (108) | Sep 18, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Logic Hop – Dynamic Content Personalization for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/logic-hop/) | 80+ | 4.5/5 (10) | Nov 26, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [All-in-One Content Restriction – Conditional Content Visibility & Access Control for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-restriction/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | May 17, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [Conditional Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-content/) | 10+ | 5/5 (5) | Nov 30, 2020 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [NEEED – Dynamic Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/neeed-dynamic-websites/) | 10+ | — | May 26, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Fast Beaver Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fast-beavercontrol/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | Aug 9, 2023 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [WP Contents Dynamic Display](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-contents-dynamic-display/) | 10+ | — | Sep 27, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [DXP ToolKit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dxp-toolkit/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 28, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [Fast BlockControl](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fast-blockcontrol/) | 10+ | — | Aug 9, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Conditional Content by Crowd Favorite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-content-cf-lite/) | 10+ | — | Jun 24, 2022 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Optional Content safe to use in 2026?
Optional Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Optional Content?
Optional Content is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,964 times since it launched in March 2010. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Optional Content work with WordPress 7.1?
Optional Content is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Optional Content last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on June 13, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Optional Content?
Optional Content is developed and maintained by kylegetson.

### What are the best alternatives to Optional Content?
The most popular alternatives to Optional Content are Block Visibility (40K+ installs), Logic Hop (80+ installs) and All-in-One Content Restrict… (60+ installs).


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