# Space Manager

> Space Manager has 10+ active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Space Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**WordPress’ built-in text widget is great, but it’s not all that user-friendly. Space Manager let’s you use the familiar WordPress’ post editor to create “Spaces” and organize them into “Zones”. You can drop these Zones…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,469
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+70.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 10, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dan.imbrogno (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danimbrogno/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/space-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-block/) | #2 | 3 |
| [space](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/space/) | #7 | 16 |
| [space manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/space-manager/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,309 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content block | >100 | 10,000 |
| space | >100 | 4,250 |
| space manager | >100 | 757 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (80) | Sep 21, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Hana Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hana-block/) | 10+ | — | Sep 12, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Space Manager safe to use in 2026?
Space Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Space Manager?
Space Manager is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,469 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Space Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Space Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Space Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on December 10, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Space Manager?
Space Manager is developed and maintained by dan.imbrogno.

### What are the best alternatives to Space Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Space Manager are Content Blocks (Custom Post… (10K+ installs) and Hana Block (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/space-manager/ · Generated 2026-10-06 09:04 UTC by PageForge