# Simple Tour Guide

> Simple Tour Guide has 200+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 14 reviews and 268 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 65/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Simple Tour Guide is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

**Easily add an interactive step-by-step user guide (intro tour) for your visitors. Based on Shepherd.js (https://shepherdjs.dev/).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 12,225
- **Downloads (30 days):** 268 (+14.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 14 reviews
- **Health score:** 65/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 24, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Atanas Yonkov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nravota12/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-tour-guide/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [introduction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/introduction/) | #1 | 6 |
| [shepherd](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shepherd/) | #1 | 1 |
| [tour](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tour/) | #2 | 15 |
| [user onboarding](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-onboarding/) | #1 | 6 |
| [walkthrough](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/walkthrough/) | #1 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| introduction | #12 | 661 |
| shepherd | #1 | 10 |
| tour | #6 | 527 |
| user onboarding | #5 | 1,377 |
| walkthrough | #13 | 463 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 51.7%
- 1.1: 48.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Intro Tour Tutorial DeepPresentation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dp-intro-tours/) | 200+ | 4.8/5 (24) | Apr 2, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [Blog Introduction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-introduction/) | 80+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 15, 2011 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Admin Tour](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-tour/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 17, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 5 | [blogintroduction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blogintroduction-wordpress-widget/) | 10+ | — | May 23, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Bonboarding](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bonboarding/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 17, 2025 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Tour Guide free?
Yes. Simple Tour Guide is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Tour Guide safe to use in 2026?
Simple Tour Guide is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Tour Guide?
Simple Tour Guide is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,225 times since it launched in April 2021. It was downloaded 268 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Tour Guide work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Tour Guide 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 Tour Guide need?
Simple Tour Guide requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Tour Guide last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on June 24, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Simple Tour Guide?
Simple Tour Guide is developed and maintained by Atanas Yonkov.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Tour Guide?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Tour Guide are Intro Tour Tutorial DeepPre… (200+ installs), Blog Introduction (80+ installs) and Admin Tour (20+ installs).


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