Options
Adds a Settings > Options link to the options.php page. If you wanna contribute, pull requests on github.com.
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.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Options stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| editor | >100 |
| manager | >100 |
| opt | >100 |
| option | >100 |
| options | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About Options
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Adds a Settings > Options link to the options.php page.
If you wanna contribute, pull requests on github.com.
Developed by Mirco Babini, WordPress Consultant, Web Developer and Data Lover.
Installation
- Upload
wp-options/to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.0.2
- Removed some crumbs
- Ghosts support
1.0.1
- First release, it just works.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Options: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
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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