# scORE!

> scORE! 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.** scORE! shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**scORE! is a WordPress plug-in you can use to publish scores easily for each post entry.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,872
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+13.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1
- **Last updated:** Sep 12, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.6
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** yogihw (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/yogihw/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/score/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [current](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/current/) | #6 | 10 |
| [current value](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/current-value/) | #1 | 1 |
| [score](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/score/) | #11 | 22 |
| [score keeping](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/score-keeping/) | #1 | 1 |
| [scoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scoring/) | #2 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| current | >100 | 10,000 |
| current value | >100 | 4,951 |
| score | >100 | 2,705 |
| score keeping | >100 | 330 |
| scoring | >100 | 870 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Current Year Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/current-year-shortcodes/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jan 3, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [Today's Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/todays-date/) | 80+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 27, 2013 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Age Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/age-shortcodes/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 2, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [WP Current Subcategories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-current-subcategories/) | 30+ | — | Oct 1, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Current Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/current-post/) | 10+ | 2/5 (1) | Feb 12, 2023 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [LS IceCast ONAIR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ls-icecast-onair/) | 10+ | 3/5 (1) | Nov 27, 2013 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Show Star Sign Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-star-sign-widget/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 14, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Anchor Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anchor-highlighter/) | 10+ | — | Apr 20, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [autometa's NOWON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nowon/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 18, 2018 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is scORE! safe to use in 2026?
scORE! shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use scORE!?
scORE! is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,872 times since it launched in September 2008. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does scORE! work with WordPress 7.1?
scORE! is officially tested up to WordPress 2.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was scORE! last updated?
The latest version, 1, was released on September 12, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes scORE!?
scORE! is developed and maintained by yogihw.

### What are the best alternatives to scORE!?
The most popular alternatives to scORE! are Current Year Shortcodes (1K+ installs), Today's Date (80+ installs) and Age Shortcodes (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/score/ · Generated 2026-10-01 18:04 UTC by PageForge