# PubExchange

> PubExchange has 60+ active installs and 206 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** PubExchange shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**Use the PubExchange widget to promote content from the sites that you have partnered with through PubExchange.com**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 5,432
- **Downloads (30 days):** 206 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.8
- **Last updated:** Apr 8, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** PubExchange (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pubexchange/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pubexchange/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content recommendations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-recommendations/) | #2 | 7 |
| [discovery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/discovery/) | #4 | 18 |
| [popular posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popular-posts/) | #19 | 51 |
| [pubexchange](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pubexchange/) | #1 | 1 |
| [traffic partnership](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/traffic-partnership/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content recommendations | >100 | 1,747 |
| discovery | >100 | 1,339 |
| popular posts | >100 | 2,706 |
| pubexchange | #1 | 3 |
| traffic partnership | #11 | 28 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Taboola](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/taboola/) | 1K+ | — | Aug 21, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 3 | [Primal for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/primal-for-wp/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 10, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [myWidget recommendations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mywidget-recommendations/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 7, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [Davsy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/davsy/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 1, 2018 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Outbrain Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/outbrain-feed/) | <10 | — | Jan 19, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Clevie Related Posts Inserter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clevie-related-posts-inserter/) | <10 | — | Sep 3, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PubExchange safe to use in 2026?
PubExchange shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PubExchange?
PubExchange is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,432 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 206 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PubExchange work with WordPress 7.1?
PubExchange is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was PubExchange last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.8, was released on April 8, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes PubExchange?
PubExchange is developed and maintained by PubExchange.

### What are the best alternatives to PubExchange?
The most popular alternatives to PubExchange are Taboola (1K+ installs), Primal for WordPress (10+ installs) and myWidget recommendations (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pubexchange/ · Generated 2026-09-29 04:05 UTC by PageForge