# Signed Posts

> Signed Posts has <10 active installs and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Signed Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Signed Posts allows authors to sign posts, assuring content integrity. Signature verification proves post-signing alteration hasn’t occurred.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 551
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (+69.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** Mar 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.9+, PHP 8.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Marc Armengou (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/marc4/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/signed-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [did](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/did/) | #3 | 3 |
| [openpgp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/openpgp/) | #3 | 4 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,666 |
| [signature](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/signature/) | #34 | 41 |
| [verification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/verification/) | #59 | 69 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| did | >100 | 4,193 |
| openpgp | #4 | 9 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| signature | >100 | 2,115 |
| verification | >100 | 6,528 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Virtual Public Square](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/virtual-public-square/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Jun 2, 2023 | 28/100 |
| 2 | [miniOrange Digital Identity Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/digital-identity-login/) | <10 | — | Dec 27, 2024 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Signed Posts safe to use in 2026?
Signed Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Signed Posts?
Signed Posts is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 551 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Signed Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Signed Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Signed Posts need?
Signed Posts requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Signed Posts last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on March 7, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes Signed Posts?
Signed Posts is developed and maintained by Marc Armengou.

### What are the best alternatives to Signed Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Signed Posts are Virtual Public Square (<10 installs) and miniOrange Digital Identity… (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/signed-posts/ · Generated 2026-10-15 05:33 UTC by PageForge