# SiteMessages

> SiteMessages has <10 active installs and 39 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SiteMessages shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,216
- **Downloads (30 days):** 39 (+39.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 26, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.2.14
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** arcsprd (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/arcsprd/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sitemessages/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [end date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/end-date/) | #2 | 2 |
| [messages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/messages/) | #43 | 43 |
| [php](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php/) | >100 | 147 |
| [start date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/start-date/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| end date | >100 | 4,885 |
| messages | >100 | 10,000 |
| php | >100 | 10,000 |
| start date | >100 | 5,586 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Automatic Page Publish / Expire](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-page-publish-expire/) | 10+ | — | Aug 31, 2011 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SiteMessages safe to use in 2026?
SiteMessages shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SiteMessages?
SiteMessages is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,216 times since it launched in September 2023. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SiteMessages work with WordPress 7.1?
SiteMessages is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.14, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does SiteMessages need?
SiteMessages requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SiteMessages last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 26, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes SiteMessages?
SiteMessages is developed and maintained by arcsprd.

### What are the best alternatives to SiteMessages?
The most popular alternatives to SiteMessages are Automatic Page Publish / Ex… (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sitemessages/ · Generated 2026-10-20 06:04 UTC by PageForge