# Software License Manager

> Software License Manager has 900+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 35 reviews and 317 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 81/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Software License Manager is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 81/100 on our health check.

**Create and manage license keys for your software applications easily**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 61,781
- **Downloads (30 days):** 317 (+12.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 35 reviews
- **Health score:** 81/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 4.5.8
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mra13/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/software-license-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [license](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/license/) | #4 | 34 |
| [license key](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/license-key/) | #2 | 16 |
| [manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/manager/) | #7 | 60 |
| [serial](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/serial/) | #1 | 2 |
| [serial key](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/serial-key/) | #3 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| license | #5 | 9,121 |
| license key | #3 | 5,052 |
| manager | #99 | 6,754 |
| serial | #5 | 110 |
| serial key | #5 | 73 |

## Version adoption

- 4.5: 95.4%
- Other: 4.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [License For Envato](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/license-envato/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Envato Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/toolkit-for-envato/) | 5K+ | 2.8/5 (9) | Apr 26, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [Serial Numbers – Ultimate License Manager for Selling, Licensing & Securely Delivering Digital Content with WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-serial-numbers/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (78) | Aug 30, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Creative Commons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/creative-commons/) | 700+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 9, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Key Manager – Effortlessly sell license keys, game keys, pin codes, gift cards, and more with WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-key-manager/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 20, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Elite Licenser addon-lite for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-elite-licenser-addon/) | 100+ | 3/5 (4) | Jul 8, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 8 | [Terms Before Download](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/terms-before-download/) | 70+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Aug 13, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [EDD License Key Template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edd-license-key-template/) | 50+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 18, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [UpdatePulse Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/updatepulse-server/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 18, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 11 | [Comment License](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-license/) | 30+ | — | Jul 8, 2022 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Software License Manager safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Software License Manager is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 81/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Software License Manager?
Software License Manager is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 61,781 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 317 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Software License Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Software License Manager up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Software License Manager need?
Software License Manager requires PHP 7.4.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Software License Manager last updated?
The latest version, 4.5.8, was released on August 17, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Software License Manager?
Software License Manager is developed and maintained by mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ.

### What are the best alternatives to Software License Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Software License Manager are License For Envato (9K+ installs), Envato Toolkit (5K+ installs) and Serial Numbers (1K+ installs).


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