Simple Classifieds
Really simple classifieds plugin.
Use with caution
Simple Classifieds works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Simple Classifieds stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ads | >100 |
| advertisements | #63 |
| buy-sell-trade | #2 |
| classifieds | #13 |
| custom post type | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Simple Classifieds
From the official readme · v1.0.6Description
Simple Classifieds lets you quickly add a basic classifieds section to your WordPress site. Designed for simplicity and speed, it provides a clean and intuitive interface for both site owners and users.
Features:
* Effortless setup—install and activate in seconds
* User-friendly dashboard for managing ads
* Lightweight and fast—no unnecessary bloat
* Custom post type for organized ad management
* Translation ready for multilingual sites
* Developer-friendly with clean code and hooks
Perfect for small businesses, clubs, schools, or community sites that want to offer a simple buy/sell/trade area.
Installation
There are 3 ways to install this plugin:
1. The super easy way
- In your Admin, go to menu Plugins > Add
- Search for
Simple Classifieds - Click to install
- Activate the plugin
- A new menu
Simple Classifiedswill appear in your Admin
2. The easy way
- Download the plugin (.zip file) on the right column of this page
- In your Admin, go to menu Plugins > Add
- Select button
Upload Plugin - Upload the .zip file you just downloaded
- Activate the plugin
- A new menu
Classifiedswill appear in your Admin
3. The old and reliable way (FTP)
- Upload
classifiedsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- A new menu
Classifiedswill appear in your Admin
Changelog
1.0.6 (2026-06-14)
- The iWorks Options module has been updated to 3.1.0.
- The iWorks Rate module has been updated to 2.3.2.
1.0.5 (2025-06-16)
- Fixed wrong translation domain.
1.0.4 (2025-06-16)
- The iWorks Options module has been updated to 3.0.7.
- The iWorks Rate module has been updated to 2.3.1.
1.0.3 (2025-03-11)
- The iWorks Options module has been updated to 2.9.7.
- The iWorks Rate module has been updated to 2.2.3.
1.0.2 (2024-11-25)
- Missing class property declaration has been fixed.
- The “flush_rewrite_rules()” calling has been added after installation.
- The iWorks Options module has been updated to 2.9.2.
- The iWorks Rate module has been updated to 2.1.8.
1.0.1 (2020-03-20)
- Removed “dashicons”.
- Removed “jQuery” dependency.
- Load depend assets only on singular post type.
For developers
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FAQ
Simple Classifieds: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Simple Classifieds free?
Yes. Simple Classifieds is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Classifieds safe to use in 2026?
Simple Classifieds works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Classifieds?
Simple Classifieds is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,285 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Classifieds work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Classifieds is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Simple Classifieds last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on June 14, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Simple Classifieds?
Simple Classifieds is developed and maintained by iworks (Marcin Pietrzak).
What are the best alternatives to Simple Classifieds?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Classifieds are Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs), Ad Inserter (300K+ installs) and Head, Footer and Post Injec… (200K+ installs).
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