# Publish to Netlify

> Publish to Netlify has 100+ active installs and 91 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Publish to Netlify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Easily deploy static sites to Netlify using WordPress as backend. This plugin builds your static website using Netlify webhooks to trigger the deploy process.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 3,646
- **Downloads (30 days):** 91 (+15.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 29, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.21
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rogério Moreira (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rogeriomoreira/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/publish-to-netlify/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [decoupled](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/decoupled/) | #9 | 16 |
| [deploy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/deploy/) | #1 | 15 |
| [gatsby](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gatsby/) | #4 | 8 |
| [headless](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/headless/) | #15 | 86 |
| [netlify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/netlify/) | #3 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| decoupled | >100 | 134 |
| deploy | >100 | 989 |
| gatsby | #27 | 28 |
| headless | >100 | 471 |
| netlify | #12 | 18 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPGraphQL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-graphql/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (48) | Sep 22, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [WPGraphQL IDE](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgraphql-ide/) | 1K+ | — | Sep 16, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Faust.js](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/faustwp/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | Jul 6, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 4 | [CoCart – Headless REST API for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cart-rest-api-for-woocommerce/) | 900+ | 4.9/5 (21) | Sep 30, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [CoCart CORS Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cocart-cors/) | 300+ | — | Jul 26, 2024 | 26/100 |
| 6 | [WPGraphQL Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgraphql-blocks/) | 300+ | — | Feb 26, 2025 | 29/100 |
| 7 | [CoCart – Cart API Enhanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cocart-get-cart-enhanced/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 5, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [CoCart JWT Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cocart-jwt-authentication/) | 200+ | — | Apr 7, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 10 | [CoCart – Rate Limiting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cocart-rate-limiting/) | 20+ | — | Jul 26, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [Guillotheme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guillotheme/) | 10+ | — | Sep 12, 2021 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Publish to Netlify safe to use in 2026?
Publish to Netlify shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Publish to Netlify?
Publish to Netlify is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,646 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Publish to Netlify work with WordPress 7.1?
Publish to Netlify is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.21, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Publish to Netlify need?
Publish to Netlify requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Publish to Netlify last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on November 29, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Publish to Netlify?
Publish to Netlify is developed and maintained by Rogério Moreira.

### What are the best alternatives to Publish to Netlify?
The most popular alternatives to Publish to Netlify are WPGraphQL (30K+ installs), WPGraphQL IDE (1K+ installs) and Faust.js (1K+ installs).


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