# Press This

> Press This has 5K+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 25 reviews and 813 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Press This is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 5K+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**Posting images, links, and cat gifs will never be the same.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 5K+
- **Total downloads:** 108,420
- **Downloads (30 days):** 813 (-12% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 25 reviews
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WordPress.org (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wordpressdotorg/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/press-this/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Bookmarklet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bookmarklet/) | #1 | 10 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | #75 | 1,285 |
| [photo post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photo-post/) | #1 | 1 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | #32 | 1,207 |
| [Quick Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/quick-post/) | #1 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Bookmarklet | #1 | 41 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,731 |
| photo post | #45 | 2,144 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| Quick Post | #64 | 4,603 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 59.7%
- 1.1: 40%
- 0.1-20150312: 0.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [LH Add Media From Url](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-add-media-from-url/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (9) | Aug 20, 2024 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Press This Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/press-this-reloaded/) | 100+ | 2.8/5 (4) | Apr 7, 2013 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [Add Media from URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-media-from-url/) | 20+ | 1/5 (1) | Jan 1, 2017 | 19/100 |
| 5 | [Pocket Read it Later Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/getpocket/) | 10+ | — | Jan 23, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Hierarchical Bookmark System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hierarchical-bookmark-system/) | 10+ | — | Mar 5, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [LH Browser Shots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-browser-shots/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Aug 1, 2022 | 18/100 |
| 8 | [Link This Bookmarklet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-this-bookmarklet/) | 10+ | — | Sep 16, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [LH Nominate This](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-nominate-this/) | <10 | — | Oct 13, 2020 | 21/100 |
| 10 | [Zsoogi Clipper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zsoogi-clipper/) | <10 | — | Sep 26, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Press This safe to use in 2026?
Press This is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 5K+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Press This?
Press This is active on 5K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 108,420 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 813 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Press This work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Press This up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.9 or newer.

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

### When was Press This last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on August 20, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Press This?
Press This is developed and maintained by WordPress.org.

### What are the best alternatives to Press This?
The most popular alternatives to Press This are LH Add Media From Url (2K+ installs), Press This Reloaded (100+ installs) and Add Media from URL (20+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/press-this/ · Generated 2026-09-27 15:37 UTC by PageForge