Simple Org Chart
Drag-and-drop organization chart for WordPress. Display your team hierarchy with a shortcode.
Solid choice
Simple Org Chart is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
- Loved by users — 4.8/5 from 22 reviews
- Small user base (900+ active installs)
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 Org Chart stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| org chart | #1 |
| organisation chart | #1 |
| organization chart | #3 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 22 reviews
About Simple Org Chart
From the official readme · v2.3.6Description
This plugin allows you to seamlessly setup a hierarchical based organisation chart, otherwise known as an Org Chart, for use in your website. We have integrated drag and drop features to ensure the process is intuitive and fast.
The Chart is able to display a Gravatar image and user’s display name. In the future we are aiming to add a template system which will allow more information to be displayed.
Now chart JSON can be accessed using endpoint.
Endpoint for JSON. {domain.com}/wp-json/org_chart/json
JSON format can be updated using “parseJSON” function in index.php . Its a pluggable function.
WP Org Chart Pro is released.
* Responsive
* Buddypress Support
* Multiple Charts
* JSON Access
* Custom Departments
* Simple user management
* Template system for custom design
* Hooks and Filters for custom fields
* Print Chart
* Replace Top Level user without reset chart
Credits:
@wesnolte : https://github.com/wesnolte/jOrgChart
Installation
- Upload file: “plugin-name.php” to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Settings -> Org Chart. Select Top Level user and press reset.
- Drag and Drop the users to arrange your chart as required. Press ‘Save Changes’ when you are ready.
- For New users there is drop down at bottom of chart page when they can be easily added.
- Use shortcode: [orgchart], in any page or post to display your chart.
That’s it!
If you are facing any issues, just post a message via the support tab and we will be glad to assist you.
Frequently asked questions
My CSS is not appearing correctly, and the borders are showing around my chart?
You will need to edit the theme’s CSS to ensure it is fully compatible. Alternatively, please send a message to us via the support tab.
Changelog
MAJOR UPDATE Lot of code has been modify in order to ease in updating data and no need to reset chart when any user is add or any data is updated. Once plugin is UPDATED, chart has to be created again.
2.3.6
- Fixed 403 error when saving the org chart (AJAX nonce).
- Scoped admin assets to the Org Chart settings page.
- Restored documented JSON REST endpoint.
- Security and WordPress coding standards improvements.
- Compatibility update for WordPress 7.0.
2.3.5
- Security fixes
- Added compatibility to PHP 8.0
2.3.4
- Fixed multiple node bug
2.3.3
- Fixed Undefined Index warning.
2.3.2
- Fixed PHP warnings.
2.3.1
- Added WP 5.5 compatibility fix.
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FAQ
Simple Org Chart: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Simple Org Chart free?
Yes. Simple Org Chart is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Org Chart safe to use in 2026?
Simple Org Chart is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Org Chart?
Simple Org Chart is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 46,852 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 341 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Org Chart work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Org Chart 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.
What PHP version does Simple Org Chart need?
Simple Org Chart requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simple Org Chart last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.6, was released on July 28, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Simple Org Chart?
Simple Org Chart is developed and maintained by G Matta.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Org Chart?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Org Chart are Organization chart (5K+ installs), Clicface Organi (200+ installs) and Interactive Organizational… (20+ installs).
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