Simple Session Support
This plugin adds PHP session support. Data can be passed from one request to the next.
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Simple Session Support shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
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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 Session Support stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| development | >100 |
| session management | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 13 reviews
About Simple Session Support
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin adds PHP session support. Data can be passed from one request to the next.
Functions are provided to get and set items in the PHP session.
Features for Developers
- You can save data from one HTTP request to another.
- the simpleSessionSet($key, $value) function sets a session value
- the simpleSessionGet($key, $default) function gets a session value with a default value if the key is not found
- the session is started in the init action and destroyed in the login and logout actions
Additional Features
There are no additional features supported by Simple Session Suppoprt. The code is simple, small and well documented,
so you can use it as a starting point for your own plugins or themes.
Installation
- Use the Plugins, Add New menu in WordPress to install the plugin or upload the
simple-session-supportfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.1
- test with WordPress 3.8
1.01
- make it cooperate with other plugins that use the session
1.0
- First release.
For developers
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FAQ
Simple Session Support: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Simple Session Support free?
Yes. Simple Session Support is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Session Support safe to use in 2026?
Simple Session Support shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Session Support?
Simple Session Support is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,430 times since it launched in February 2012. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Session Support work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Session Support is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Simple Session Support last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on December 14, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes Simple Session Support?
Simple Session Support is developed and maintained by Peter Wooster.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Session Support?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Session Support are Query Monitor (200K+ installs), Yoast Test Helper (60K+ installs) and What The File (40K+ installs).
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