# Selective Tag Cloud Widget

> Selective Tag Cloud Widget has 10+ active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

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

**Selective Tag wordpress Plugin, provides sidebar widgets which can be used to display tags in the sidebar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,315
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+81.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Apr 28, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Purab (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wordpressapi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/selective-tags/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 445 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,118 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 489 |
| [tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tag/) | #99 | 177 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,309 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cache | >100 | 8,872 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| tag | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Super Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (1,346) | Sep 30, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,225) | Sep 13, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-optimize/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (2,615) | Sep 21, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedycache/) | 600K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Sep 23, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Breeze Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breeze/) | 300K+ | 3.6/5 (126) | Oct 5, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [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 |
| 7 | [Jetpack Boost – Website Speed, Performance and Critical CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-boost/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (608) | Oct 2, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 8 | [Aruba HiSpeed Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aruba-hispeed-cache/) | 100K+ | 3/5 (10) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Cache Enabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-enabler/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (139) | Sep 27, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [NitroPack – Performance, Page Speed & Cache Plugin for Core Web Vitals, CDN & Image Optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nitropack/) | 90K+ | 4.3/5 (311) | Sep 25, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Selective Tag Cloud Widget free?
Yes. Selective Tag Cloud Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

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

### How many websites use Selective Tag Cloud Widget?
Selective Tag Cloud Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,315 times since it launched in October 2011. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Selective Tag Cloud Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Selective Tag Cloud Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Selective Tag Cloud Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on April 28, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Selective Tag Cloud Widget?
Selective Tag Cloud Widget is developed and maintained by Purab.

### What are the best alternatives to Selective Tag Cloud Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Selective Tag Cloud Widget are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).


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