# Progressive Web Apps

> Progressive Web Apps has 10+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Progressive Web Apps shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Progressive Web Apps are user experiences that have the reach of the web, and are:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 15,653
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+68.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 31, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.25
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rock Solid (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mikewire_rocksolid/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/progressive-web-apps/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [mobile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile/) | >100 | 246 |
| [mobile internet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile-internet/) | #2 | 2 |
| [mobile web](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile-web/) | #3 | 3 |
| [progressive web apps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/progressive-web-apps/) | #8 | 12 |
| [pwa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pwa/) | #22 | 41 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| mobile | >100 | 10,000 |
| mobile internet | >100 | 443 |
| mobile web | >100 | 2,745 |
| progressive web apps | #82 | 100 |
| pwa | >100 | 144 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AMP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/amp/) | 400K+ | 3.8/5 (367) | Apr 10, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accelerated-mobile-pages/) | 70K+ | 4.4/5 (1,317) | Oct 1, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [WP Mobile Menu – The Mobile-Friendly Responsive Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mobile-menu/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (256) | Sep 24, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [WPtouch – Make your WordPress Website Mobile-Friendly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptouch/) | 50K+ | 3.7/5 (341) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 5 | [WP Responsive Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-responsive-menu/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (100) | Aug 31, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 6 | [Favicon Rotator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/favicon-rotator/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Sep 12, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 7 | [Easy Video Player](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-video-player/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (57) | Aug 23, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [ShiftNav – Responsive Mobile Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shiftnav-responsive-mobile-menu/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (68) | Jul 31, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 9 | [Definitely allow mobile zooming](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/definitely-allow-mobile-zooming/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (54) | Sep 12, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [WP Responsive Table](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-responsive-table/) | 6K+ | 4.8/5 (13) | Jan 16, 2021 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Progressive Web Apps safe to use in 2026?
Progressive Web Apps shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Progressive Web Apps?
Progressive Web Apps is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,653 times since it launched in September 2016. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Progressive Web Apps work with WordPress 7.1?
Progressive Web Apps is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Progressive Web Apps need?
Progressive Web Apps requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Progressive Web Apps last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on January 31, 2020 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Progressive Web Apps?
Progressive Web Apps is developed and maintained by Rock Solid.

### What are the best alternatives to Progressive Web Apps?
The most popular alternatives to Progressive Web Apps are AMP (400K+ installs), AMP for WP (70K+ installs) and WP Mobile Menu (70K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/progressive-web-apps/ · Generated 2026-10-02 16:18 UTC by PageForge