# protocols.io Publications Widget

> protocols.io Publications Widget has <10 active installs and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** protocols.io Publications Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**The protocols.io Wordpress Publications Widget displays completely customizable and responsive publications from protocols.io, any user or any group.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,352
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (-4.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 24, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** nickprotocolsio (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nickprotocolsio/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/protocols-io-publications-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Protocol](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protocol/) | #6 | 6 |
| [protocols](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protocols/) | #1 | 1 |
| [protocols.io](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protocols-io/) | #1 | 1 |
| [protocolsio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protocolsio/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol | >100 | 1,479 |
| protocols | >100 | 1,479 |
| protocols.io | #1 | 1 |
| protocolsio | #1 | 1 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ["SEO-HEADERS-Easy" Protocol HTTP 1.1](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-http-headers-easy/) | 100+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Dec 10, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 2 | [TDMRep: TDM Reservation Protocol](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tdmrep/) | 50+ | — | Aug 23, 2024 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [Permalink History](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/permalink-history/) | 20+ | — | Oct 2, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [Protocol Relative Theme Assets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/protocol-relative-theme-assets/) | 20+ | 4/5 (2) | May 21, 2014 | 28/100 |
| 5 | [Allow Skype Protocol](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-skype-protocol/) | 20+ | — | Sep 10, 2026 | 63/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is protocols.io Publications Widget free?
Yes. protocols.io Publications Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is protocols.io Publications Widget safe to use in 2026?
protocols.io Publications Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use protocols.io Publications Widget?
protocols.io Publications Widget is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,352 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does protocols.io Publications Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
protocols.io Publications Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does protocols.io Publications Widget need?
protocols.io Publications Widget requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was protocols.io Publications Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 24, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes protocols.io Publications Widget?
protocols.io Publications Widget is developed and maintained by nickprotocolsio.

### What are the best alternatives to protocols.io Publications Widget?
The most popular alternatives to protocols.io Publications Widget are "SEO-HEADERS-Easy" Protocol… (100+ installs), TDMRep: TDM Reservation Pro… (50+ installs) and Permalink History (20+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/protocols-io-publications-widget/ · Generated 2026-10-20 16:15 UTC by PageForge