# Ping.fm Status Widget

> Ping.fm Status Widget has 10+ active installs and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ping.fm Status Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Ping.fm (http://ping.fm) is a simple service that makes updating your social networks a snap. You can use AIM, GTalk, iGoogle, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, WAP, iPhone/iPod Touch, SMS or E-mail to let…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,688
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+5.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 15, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** samlesher (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/samlesher/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pingfm-status/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ping.fm](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ping-fm/) | #4 | 5 |
| [Ping.fm status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ping-fm-status/) | #1 | 1 |
| [pingfm](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pingfm/) | #2 | 2 |
| [pingfm status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pingfm-status/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Twitter status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter-status/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ping.fm | #8 | 11 |
| Ping.fm status | #5 | 7 |
| pingfm | #4 | 6 |
| pingfm status | #5 | 5 |
| Twitter status | >100 | 791 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shorten2Ping](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shorten2ping/) | 30+ | — | Mar 17, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 2 | [Ping.fm Custom URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pingfm-custom-url-status-updates/) | 10+ | — | Aug 12, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [CR Post to Ping.fm](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cr-post2pingfm/) | 10+ | — | Feb 17, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Shorten2PingNG](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shorten2ping-ng/) | 10+ | — | Nov 26, 2012 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ping.fm Status Widget free?
Yes. Ping.fm Status Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ping.fm Status Widget safe to use in 2026?
Ping.fm Status Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ping.fm Status Widget?
Ping.fm Status Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,688 times since it launched in September 2008. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ping.fm Status Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Ping.fm Status Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ping.fm Status Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 15, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Ping.fm Status Widget?
Ping.fm Status Widget is developed and maintained by samlesher.

### What are the best alternatives to Ping.fm Status Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Ping.fm Status Widget are Shorten2Ping (30+ installs), Ping.fm Custom URL (10+ installs) and CR Post to Ping.fm (10+ installs).


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