# Options

> Options has 30+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Options shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Adds a Settings > Options link to the options.php page. If you wanna contribute, pull requests on github.com.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 3,454
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+22.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 25, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mirco Babini (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mirkolofio/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/options/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 585 |
| [manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/manager/) | #21 | 60 |
| [opt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/opt/) | #1 | 2 |
| [option](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/option/) | #11 | 20 |
| [options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/options/) | #41 | 87 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| manager | >100 | 7,124 |
| opt | >100 | 4,651 |
| option | >100 | 10,000 |
| options | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elementor/) | 10M+ | 4.5/5 (7,319) | Oct 13, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,249) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-widgets/) | 2M+ | 4.9/5 (272) | Dec 8, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,872) | Oct 9, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [User Role Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-role-editor/) | 700K+ | 4.5/5 (288) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-blocks/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (332) | Oct 19, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 9 | [Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pagelayer/) | 400K+ | 3.9/5 (104) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Oct 13, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Options safe to use in 2026?
Options shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Options?
Options is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,454 times since it launched in December 2013. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Options work with WordPress 7.1?
Options is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Options last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on December 25, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Options?
Options is developed and maintained by Mirco Babini.

### What are the best alternatives to Options?
The most popular alternatives to Options are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), Classic Editor (8M+ installs) and Classic Widgets (2M+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/options/ · Generated 2026-10-20 14:39 UTC by PageForge