QuickStart
This plugin is no longer being developed.
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QuickStart shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 0.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where QuickStart stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| development | >100 |
| framework | >100 |
| function | >100 |
| utilities | >100 |
| utility | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About QuickStart
From the official readme · v1.13.0Description
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FAQ
QuickStart: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is QuickStart free?
Yes. QuickStart is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is QuickStart safe to use in 2026?
QuickStart shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use QuickStart?
QuickStart is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,637 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.
Does QuickStart work with WordPress 7.1?
QuickStart is officially tested up to WordPress 0.0.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was QuickStart last updated?
The latest version, 1.13.0, was released on October 18, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes QuickStart?
QuickStart is developed and maintained by Doug Wollison.
What are the best alternatives to QuickStart?
The most popular alternatives to QuickStart are Query Monitor (200K+ installs), Yoast Test Helper (60K+ installs) and What The File (40K+ installs).
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