# ReelsHive

> ReelsHive has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 276 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** ReelsHive works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**Display engaging vertical videos in WordPress with the ultimate WordPress reels plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 919
- **Downloads (30 days):** 276 (+126.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.14
- **Last updated:** Sep 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aarati Parajuli (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aarati24/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/reelshive/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 761 |
| [reels](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reels/) | #3 | 9 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 642 |
| [Tiktok](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tiktok/) | #20 | 42 |
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | >100 | 578 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gallery | >100 | 4,302 |
| reels | #10 | 121 |
| slider | >100 | 3,823 |
| Tiktok | #95 | 573 |
| video | >100 | 7,627 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Smart Slider 3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-slider-3/) | 800K+ | 4.9/5 (1,125) | Aug 19, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ml-slider/) | 500K+ | 4.6/5 (741) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextgen-gallery/) | 300K+ | 4.3/5 (4,341) | Oct 1, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Firelight Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-fancybox/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (360) | Oct 5, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/photo-gallery/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (1,581) | Sep 28, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [Envira Gallery – Image Photo Gallery, Albums, Video Gallery, Slideshows & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/envira-gallery-lite/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (1,596) | Oct 7, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 9 | [Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobox-image-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (95) | Aug 27, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 10 | [Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery with Lightbox, Video Slider, by WP Carousel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-carousel-free/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (434) | Oct 8, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is ReelsHive safe to use in 2026?
ReelsHive works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ReelsHive?
ReelsHive is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 919 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 276 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ReelsHive work with WordPress 7.1?
ReelsHive is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ReelsHive need?
ReelsHive requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ReelsHive last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.14, was released on September 17, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes ReelsHive?
ReelsHive is developed and maintained by Aarati Parajuli.

### What are the best alternatives to ReelsHive?
The most popular alternatives to ReelsHive are Smart Slider 3 (800K+ installs), Slider, Gallery, and Carous… (500K+ installs) and Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… (300K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reelshive/ · Generated 2026-10-10 11:46 UTC by PageForge