# Ripple

> Ripple has 10+ active installs and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ripple shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,577
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (-5.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5.5
- **Last updated:** May 24, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tofferus (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/claborier/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ripple-by-wowmotion/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hierarchical](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hierarchical/) | #5 | 10 |
| [hierarchical related content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hierarchical-related-content/) | #1 | 1 |
| [related content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/related-content/) | #9 | 27 |
| [semantic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/semantic/) | #7 | 18 |
| [semantic related content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/semantic-related-content/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hierarchical | >100 | 636 |
| hierarchical related content | >100 | 141 |
| related content | >100 | 6,541 |
| semantic | >100 | 1,198 |
| semantic related content | >100 | 297 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BU Navigation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bu-navigation/) | 100+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Nov 10, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 2 | [Article Forge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/article-forge/) | 60+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 5, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [SF Bootstrap Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sf-bootstrap-menu/) | 10+ | — | Mar 23, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [bbPress Threaded Replies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpress-threaded-replies/) | 10+ | 2/5 (2) | Nov 11, 2012 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [Add Hierarchical Number To HeadLine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-number-to-headline/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | Nov 14, 2017 | 27/100 |
| 7 | [Hierarchical Documentation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hierarchical-documentation/) | 10+ | — | Mar 2, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [CCS-Navigation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ccs-navigation/) | 10+ | — | Dec 19, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Taxonomy Order Hierarchically](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/taxonomy-order-hierarchically/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | May 3, 2019 | 28/100 |
| 10 | [Location Taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/location-taxonomy/) | <10 | — | Aug 15, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Ripple safe to use in 2026?
Ripple shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ripple?
Ripple is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,577 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ripple work with WordPress 7.1?
Ripple is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Ripple need?
Ripple requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Ripple last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.5, was released on May 24, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Ripple?
Ripple is developed and maintained by Tofferus.

### What are the best alternatives to Ripple?
The most popular alternatives to Ripple are BU Navigation (100+ installs), Article Forge (60+ installs) and SF Bootstrap Menu (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ripple-by-wowmotion/ · Generated 2026-10-15 01:17 UTC by PageForge