# Readability

> Readability has 10+ active installs and 83 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Readability shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Plugin which lets you to show posts in stylish, legible pop-up window, like in Safari.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,411
- **Downloads (30 days):** 83 (+56.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.3
- **Last updated:** Jan 5, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Piotr Sochalewski (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sproject/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/readability/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [clear](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clear/) | #16 | 19 |
| [elegant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/elegant/) | #2 | 5 |
| [legible](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/legible/) | #1 | 1 |
| [reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reader/) | #15 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| clear | >100 | 7,895 |
| elegant | >100 | 861 |
| legible | #82 | 83 |
| reader | >100 | 3,198 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Clear Cache for Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-cache-for-widgets/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Jun 18, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [TinyMCE Clear Float](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-clear-buttons/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 1, 2018 | 42/100 |
| 3 | [Plugins Garbage Collector (Database Cleanup)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugins-garbage-collector/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (92) | Aug 12, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [reBusted!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rebusted/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (11) | Oct 10, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 5 | [Super Light Cache Buster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-light-cache-buster/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (9) | Oct 19, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 6 | [BB Delete cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bb-delete-cache/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 21, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Clear cache for Timber](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-cache-for-timber/) | 500+ | — | Feb 15, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 8 | [Auto Clear Cache For Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-clear-cache-for-elementor/) | 300+ | — | Aug 23, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Version Caching – Khanakia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-version-caching/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 30, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [WP Clear RSS Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-clear-rss-cache/) | 100+ | 1/5 (1) | Dec 2, 2012 | 20/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Readability safe to use in 2026?
Readability shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Readability?
Readability is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,411 times since it launched in February 2011. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Readability work with WordPress 7.1?
Readability is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Readability last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.3, was released on January 5, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Readability?
Readability is developed and maintained by Piotr Sochalewski.

### What are the best alternatives to Readability?
The most popular alternatives to Readability are Clear Cache for Me (40K+ installs), TinyMCE Clear Float (10K+ installs) and Plugins Garbage Collector (… (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readability/ · Generated 2026-10-04 23:11 UTC by PageForge