# HTML5 pushState

> HTML5 pushState has 10+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HTML5 pushState 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 14 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Ajaxify wordpress with HTML5 pushState based on History.js by Benjamin Lupton.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,744
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+32.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Feb 16, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** lontongcorp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lontongcorp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pushstate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | >100 | 336 |
| [HTML5](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html5/) | #60 | 85 |
| [pushstate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pushstate/) | #1 | 1 |
| [themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/themes/) | #99 | 142 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,482 |
| HTML5 | >100 | 1,161 |
| pushstate | #12 | 13 |
| themes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 16, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML5 pushState free?
Yes. HTML5 pushState is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is HTML5 pushState safe to use in 2026?
HTML5 pushState 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 14 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTML5 pushState?
HTML5 pushState is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,744 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTML5 pushState work with WordPress 7.1?
HTML5 pushState is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was HTML5 pushState last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on February 16, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes HTML5 pushState?
HTML5 pushState is developed and maintained by lontongcorp.

### What are the best alternatives to HTML5 pushState?
The most popular alternatives to HTML5 pushState are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pushstate/ · Generated 2026-10-17 10:27 UTC by PageForge