# Rel Publisher

> Rel Publisher has 90+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Rel Publisher shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 9,742
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+17.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 30, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** chrisguitarguy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/chrisguitarguy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rel-publisher/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 601 |
| [google plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-plus/) | #6 | 42 |
| [rel publisher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rel-publisher/) | #1 | 1 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | >100 | 463 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| google plus | >100 | 2,847 |
| rel publisher | #58 | 67 |
| social | >100 | 5,820 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-site-kit/) | 5M+ | 4.2/5 (1,011) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Google for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-listings-and-ads/) | 800K+ | 2.7/5 (267) | Sep 29, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (158) | Aug 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (213) | Sep 30, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Nextend Social Login and Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextend-facebook-connect/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (446) | Jul 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [Local Google Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-google-fonts/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (83) | May 1, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Web Stories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/web-stories/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (87) | May 15, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Login No Captcha reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-recaptcha/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (63) | May 26, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [AI Powered Marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kliken-marketing-for-google/) | 50K+ | 2.7/5 (29) | May 20, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 10 | [AI Provider for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Rel Publisher safe to use in 2026?
Rel Publisher shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Rel Publisher?
Rel Publisher is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,742 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Rel Publisher work with WordPress 7.1?
Rel Publisher is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Rel Publisher last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 30, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Rel Publisher?
Rel Publisher is developed and maintained by chrisguitarguy.

### What are the best alternatives to Rel Publisher?
The most popular alternatives to Rel Publisher are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs) and GA Google Analytics (400K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rel-publisher/ · Generated 2026-10-05 07:29 UTC by PageForge