# SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools

> SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools has 6K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews and 4.7K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 84/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 day ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

**Adds the Google Search Console verification meta tag to your site, so you can verify ownership in a minute.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 6K+
- **Total downloads:** 168,106
- **Downloads (30 days):** 4,717 (+21.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 84/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 3.8
- **Last updated:** Sep 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Niels Lange (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nielslange/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smntcs-google-webmaster-tools/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | #28 | 603 |
| [google search console](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-search-console/) | #6 | 43 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | #79 | 2,566 |
| [verification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/verification/) | #2 | 65 |
| [webmaster tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/webmaster-tools/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google | #45 | 10,000 |
| google search console | #13 | 1,007 |
| seo | >100 | 8,226 |
| verification | #54 | 6,093 |
| webmaster tools | #1 | 269 |

## Version adoption

- 3.5: 19.9%
- 3.6: 18.2%
- 3.8: 17.4%
- 3.7: 11.2%
- 3.2: 5.6%
- Other: 27.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-site-kit/) | 5M+ | 4.2/5 (1,009) | Sep 21, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Google for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-listings-and-ads/) | 800K+ | 2.7/5 (267) | Sep 22, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 3 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (159) | Aug 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [OMGF / GDPR/DSGVO Compliant, Faster Google Fonts. Easy.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/host-webfonts-local/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (212) | Sep 22, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Nextend Social Login and Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextend-facebook-connect/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (446) | Jul 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 6 | [Local Google Fonts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/local-google-fonts/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (83) | May 1, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Web Stories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/web-stories/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (87) | May 15, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 8 | [Login No Captcha reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-recaptcha/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (63) | May 26, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [AI Powered Marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kliken-marketing-for-google/) | 50K+ | 2.7/5 (29) | May 20, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 10 | [AI Provider for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/) | 40K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools free?
Yes. SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools safe to use in 2026?
Yes — SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 day ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools?
SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools is active on 6K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 168,106 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 4,717 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools need?
SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools last updated?
The latest version, 3.8, was released on September 27, 2026 (1 day ago).

### Who makes SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools?
SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools is developed and maintained by Niels Lange.

### What are the best alternatives to SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools?
The most popular alternatives to SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), Google for WooCommerce (800K+ installs) and GA Google Analytics (400K+ installs).


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