# Plain Tracker

> Plain Tracker has 10+ active installs and 107 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 57/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Plain Tracker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

**A time clock plugin to track and analyze time of employees, workers or volunteers.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,919
- **Downloads (30 days):** 107 (+25.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 57/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 3.1.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 6, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** plainware (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/plainware/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plaintracker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [attendance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/attendance/) | #7 | 26 |
| [clock in](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clock-in/) | #1 | 2 |
| [Time Tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/time-tracking/) | #6 | 16 |
| [Timeclock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/timeclock/) | #2 | 2 |
| [timesheet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/timesheet/) | #4 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| attendance | #54 | 149 |
| clock in | >100 | 628 |
| Time Tracking | >100 | 6,281 |
| Timeclock | #2 | 3 |
| timesheet | #10 | 19 |

## Version adoption

- 3.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Attendance Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attendance-manager/) | 700+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Jun 17, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [HR Management Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hr-management-lite/) | 200+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Sep 11, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [Clock In Portal- Staff & Attendance Management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clock-in-portal/) | 200+ | 3.9/5 (11) | Feb 4, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 4 | [Attendance Management For LifterLMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attendance-management-for-lifterlms/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 9, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 5 | [Daily Attendance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/daily-attendance/) | 10+ | — | Mar 16, 2024 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Attendra – Client Attendance Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attendra/) | 10+ | — | May 29, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [WP Attend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-attend/) | 10+ | — | Oct 28, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Ajax Easy Attendance List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-easy-attendance-list/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 28, 2012 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [TicketTool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tickettool/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 18, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Attendance Check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attendance-check/) | 10+ | — | Oct 22, 2018 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Plain Tracker safe to use in 2026?
Plain Tracker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plain Tracker?
Plain Tracker is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,919 times since it launched in March 2022. It was downloaded 107 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plain Tracker work with WordPress 7.1?
Plain Tracker is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Plain Tracker need?
Plain Tracker requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Plain Tracker last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.2, was released on July 6, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Plain Tracker?
Plain Tracker is developed and maintained by plainware.

### What are the best alternatives to Plain Tracker?
The most popular alternatives to Plain Tracker are Attendance Manager (700+ installs), HR Management Lite (200+ installs) and Clock In Portal- Staff & At… (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plaintracker/ · Generated 2026-09-29 13:47 UTC by PageForge