# Otherboard

> Otherboard has 10+ active installs and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Otherboard shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Adds improved Yoast, WordPress, and dynamic real-time updates to your Otherboard experience.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,710
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+26.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.3
- **Last updated:** Nov 30, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Justin Sainton (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/justinsainton/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/otherboard/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blogging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blogging/) | #23 | 48 |
| [content optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-optimization/) | #19 | 44 |
| [otherboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/otherboard/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Site Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-optimization/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blogging | >100 | 363 |
| content optimization | >100 | 4,707 |
| otherboard | #1 | 1 |
| Site Optimization | >100 | 4,149 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Footnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-footnotes/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (33) | Aug 26, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Clariti](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clariti/) | 1K+ | — | Jan 15, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 3 | [Ghost](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ghost/) | 500+ | 3.6/5 (7) | Nov 15, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 4 | [ContentPen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contentpen/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 16, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 5 | [Nutrifox WP Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nutrifox/) | 200+ | — | Jan 24, 2022 | 26/100 |
| 6 | [Progress Planner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/progress-planner/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 24, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Video To Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/videotoblog/) | 100+ | — | Feb 3, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [Live Blogging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-blogging/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | May 2, 2012 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Live Blogging Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-blogging-plus/) | 50+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Apr 11, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Comment-free zone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-free-zone/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 13, 2026 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Otherboard safe to use in 2026?
Otherboard shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Otherboard?
Otherboard is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,710 times since it launched in September 2022. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Otherboard work with WordPress 7.1?
Otherboard is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Otherboard need?
Otherboard requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Otherboard last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.3, was released on November 30, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Otherboard?
Otherboard is developed and maintained by Justin Sainton.

### What are the best alternatives to Otherboard?
The most popular alternatives to Otherboard are Easy Footnotes (8K+ installs), Clariti (1K+ installs) and Ghost (500+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otherboard/ · Generated 2026-10-09 09:10 UTC by PageForge