# PWA for WordPress

> PWA for WordPress has 300+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** PWA for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**PWA for WordPress makes your WordPress site to PWA (Progressive Web App) and makes control of PWA data caches easy.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 9,880
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+71.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 23, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ryunosuke Shindo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ryushindo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pwa4wp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [mobile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile/) | #39 | 246 |
| [progressive web app](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/progressive-web-app/) | #1 | 14 |
| [progressive web apps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/progressive-web-apps/) | #5 | 12 |
| [pwa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pwa/) | #7 | 41 |
| [pwa4wp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pwa4wp/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| mobile | >100 | 10,000 |
| progressive web app | #90 | 100 |
| progressive web apps | #90 | 100 |
| pwa | >100 | 144 |
| pwa4wp | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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 PWA for WordPress free?
Yes. PWA for WordPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is PWA for WordPress safe to use in 2026?
PWA for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PWA for WordPress?
PWA for WordPress is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,880 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PWA for WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
PWA for WordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was PWA for WordPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on April 23, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes PWA for WordPress?
PWA for WordPress is developed and maintained by Ryunosuke Shindo.

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


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