# Phpinfo

> Phpinfo has 100+ active installs, a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 76 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Phpinfo shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 19 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Prints out your webservers php settings as well as other information about your WordPress installation. Important for posting at various WordPress support forums.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 16,674
- **Downloads (30 days):** 76 (+11.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 14, 2007
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.2.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 1.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Roland Rust (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpdprx/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/phpinfo/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [configuration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/configuration/) | #4 | 20 |
| [debugging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debugging/) | #13 | 98 |
| [phpinfo()](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/phpinfo/) | #6 | 10 |
| [server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/server/) | #16 | 71 |
| [troubleshooting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/troubleshooting/) | #7 | 55 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| configuration | >100 | 10,000 |
| debugging | >100 | 1,629 |
| phpinfo() | #54 | 60 |
| server | >100 | 10,000 |
| troubleshooting | >100 | 1,833 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Public Post Preview Configurator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/public-post-preview-configurator/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 23, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 2 | [WP Sitemaps Config](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sitemaps-config/) | 700+ | 5/5 (12) | Sep 13, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [Jigsaw](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jigsaw/) | 100+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Feb 8, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 5 | [Configurator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/configurator/) | 60+ | — | May 8, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [WP Configuration and Status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-configuration-and-status/) | 40+ | 4/5 (1) | Dec 5, 2017 | 28/100 |
| 7 | [Quick Configuration Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-configuration-links/) | 20+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jan 12, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [dotenv](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dotenv/) | 20+ | — | May 28, 2021 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [Sitemap UI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sitemap-ui/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 12, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [System information](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/system-information/) | 10+ | — | Feb 9, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [PHP Constants Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/php-constants-manager/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2026 | 69/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Phpinfo safe to use in 2026?
Phpinfo shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 19 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Phpinfo?
Phpinfo is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 16,674 times since it launched in September 2007. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Phpinfo work with WordPress 7.1?
Phpinfo is officially tested up to WordPress 2.2.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Phpinfo last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 14, 2007 (19 years ago).

### Who makes Phpinfo?
Phpinfo is developed and maintained by Roland Rust.

### What are the best alternatives to Phpinfo?
The most popular alternatives to Phpinfo are Public Post Preview Configu… (10K+ installs), WP Sitemaps Config (700+ installs) and Jigsaw (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/phpinfo/ · Generated 2026-09-30 19:27 UTC by PageForge