# Photo roll

> Photo roll has 80+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Photo roll shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 3,878
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+20.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 2, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.25
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** joe9sig (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/joe9sig/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/photo-roll/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feed/) | #86 | 357 |
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 748 |
| [importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/importer/) | #37 | 115 |
| [insta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insta/) | #1 | 2 |
| [Instagram](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/instagram/) | #37 | 139 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| feed | >100 | 4,446 |
| gallery | >100 | 4,185 |
| importer | >100 | 1,205 |
| insta | #18 | 21 |
| Instagram | >100 | 1,385 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pubsubhubbub/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [RSS for Yandex Turbo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-for-yandex-turbo/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (145) | May 19, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 3 | [GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gn-publisher/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (29) | Sep 9, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Twitter Feed Widget Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-twitter-feed-widget/) | 10K+ | 3.7/5 (55) | Dec 20, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [RSS Includes Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-includes-pages/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (17) | Aug 20, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS Feed Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-rss-reader/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (66) | Aug 2, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [FeedWordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feedwordpress/) | 9K+ | 4.2/5 (61) | May 18, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [RSS for Yandex Zen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-for-yandex-zen/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | May 19, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Podcast Importer SecondLine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/podcast-importer-secondline/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (13) | Sep 21, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [WP Telegram Widget and Join Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram-widget/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | May 4, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Photo roll safe to use in 2026?
Photo roll shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Photo roll?
Photo roll is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,878 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Photo roll work with WordPress 7.1?
Photo roll is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Photo roll need?
Photo roll requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Photo roll last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 2, 2020 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Photo roll?
Photo roll is developed and maintained by joe9sig.

### What are the best alternatives to Photo roll?
The most popular alternatives to Photo roll are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) (100K+ installs), RSS for Yandex Turbo (20K+ installs) and GN Publisher: Google News C… (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/photo-roll/ · Generated 2026-09-29 08:41 UTC by PageForge