# PlacePress

> PlacePress has 20+ active installs and 110 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 63/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** PlacePress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

**An elegant mapping solution for public historians, urbanists, and other humanities researchers.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,827
- **Downloads (30 days):** 110 (-56% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 63/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.5.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Center for Public History + Digital Humanities (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cphdh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/placepress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [digital humanities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/digital-humanities/) | #1 | 3 |
| [history](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/history/) | #35 | 72 |
| [map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/map/) | >100 | 282 |
| [placepress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/placepress/) | #1 | 1 |
| [public](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/public/) | #5 | 11 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| digital humanities | #4 | 10 |
| history | >100 | 5,206 |
| map | >100 | 4,991 |
| placepress | #1 | 1 |
| public | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Prospect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prospect/) | 10+ | — | Nov 30, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Rich Meta in RDFa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rich-meta-in-rdfa/) | 10+ | — | Sep 14, 2021 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PlacePress safe to use in 2026?
PlacePress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PlacePress?
PlacePress is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,827 times since it launched in June 2019. It was downloaded 110 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PlacePress work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested PlacePress up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does PlacePress need?
PlacePress requires PHP 7.4.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was PlacePress last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.2, was released on August 27, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes PlacePress?
PlacePress is developed and maintained by Center for Public History + Digital Humanities.

### What are the best alternatives to PlacePress?
The most popular alternatives to PlacePress are Prospect (10+ installs) and Rich Meta in RDFa (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/placepress/ · Generated 2026-10-08 14:27 UTC by PageForge