# Standout Content

> Standout Content 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.** Standout Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds an option to mark a post as standout for Google News, the new link tag introduced on September 24, 2011 by Google. You can check or uncheck the option for each post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,761
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (-27% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 27, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dennis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpdennis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/standout-content/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 598 |
| [link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link/) | >100 | 273 |
| [news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news/) | >100 | 216 |
| [standout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/standout/) | #2 | 2 |
| [tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tag/) | >100 | 177 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| link | >100 | 10,000 |
| news | >100 | 10,000 |
| standout | #77 | 79 |
| tag | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## 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 (1,012) | Oct 5, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Google for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-listings-and-ads/) | 800K+ | 2.7/5 (268) | Oct 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (158) | 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 (213) | Oct 12, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Login No Captcha reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-recaptcha/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (63) | May 26, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [AI Provider for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 10 | [AI Powered Marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kliken-marketing-for-google/) | 50K+ | 2.7/5 (29) | Oct 8, 2026 | 80/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Standout Content safe to use in 2026?
Standout Content shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Standout Content?
Standout Content is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,761 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Standout Content work with WordPress 7.1?
Standout Content is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Standout Content last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 27, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Standout Content?
Standout Content is developed and maintained by Dennis.

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


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/standout-content/ · Generated 2026-10-19 00:45 UTC by PageForge