# Pick Giveaway Winner

> Pick Giveaway Winner has 100+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Pick Giveaway Winner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**This plugin randomly selects a winner or winners from the comments of a giveaway post. It only lists the 100 most recent posts to reduce strain on your server. You can disqualify people who’ve entered more than once…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 17,458
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+7.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Jul 23, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Makeworthy Media (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jennettefulda/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pick-giveaway-winner/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [contest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contest/) | #13 | 32 |
| [give-away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/give-away/) | #1 | 2 |
| [giveaway](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/giveaway/) | #8 | 17 |
| [winner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/winner/) | #1 | 3 |
| [winners](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/winners/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| contest | #89 | 133 |
| give-away | >100 | 1,090 |
| giveaway | >100 | 140 |
| winner | #100 | 170 |
| winners | >100 | 170 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [TotalPoll for Polls and Contests](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/totalpoll-lite/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (45) | Sep 5, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 2 | [ePoll – Contest Poll Survey & Voting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/epoll-wp-voting/) | 1K+ | 3.9/5 (24) | Jul 14, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Contest Gallery – Upload & Vote Photos, Media, Sell with PayPal & Stripe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contest-gallery/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (89) | Sep 16, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [Raffle Play Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/raffle-play-woo/) | 700+ | 5/5 (21) | May 22, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Gratisfaction- Loyalty, Rewards , Referral, Birthday and Giveaway Program](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gratisfaction-all-in-one-loyalty-contests-referral-program-for-woocommerce/) | 600+ | 4.8/5 (205) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [WP Voting Contest Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-voting-contest/) | 400+ | 3.1/5 (15) | Jul 31, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [Tribulant Gallery Voting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gallery-voting/) | 300+ | 4.2/5 (12) | May 1, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 8 | [Photo Contest  / Competition / Video Contest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/totalcontest-lite/) | 200+ | 4.5/5 (19) | Sep 5, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 9 | [Gleam: Run Competitions on Your WordPress Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gleam/) | 200+ | 3/5 (4) | May 23, 2018 | 27/100 |
| 10 | [Scratch & Win – Giveaways and Contests. Boost subscribers, traffic, repeat visits,  referrals, sales and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scratch-win-giveaways-for-website-facebook/) | 200+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Sep 29, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Pick Giveaway Winner safe to use in 2026?
Pick Giveaway Winner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pick Giveaway Winner?
Pick Giveaway Winner is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,458 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pick Giveaway Winner work with WordPress 7.1?
Pick Giveaway Winner is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Pick Giveaway Winner last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on July 23, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Pick Giveaway Winner?
Pick Giveaway Winner is developed and maintained by Makeworthy Media.

### What are the best alternatives to Pick Giveaway Winner?
The most popular alternatives to Pick Giveaway Winner are TotalPoll for Polls and Con… (1K+ installs), ePoll (1K+ installs) and Contest Gallery (1K+ installs).


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