# Starter Sites

> Starter Sites has 900+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 324 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 56/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Starter Sites works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

**Import website demos, full pages of block editor content, posts, products, images, global styles, templates, template parts, patterns and fonts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 52,225
- **Downloads (30 days):** 324 (+6.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 56/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.6
- **Last updated:** Jun 8, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** UXL Themes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/uxl/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/starter-sites/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | #38 | 825 |
| [demo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/demo/) | #27 | 98 |
| [import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/import/) | #60 | 412 |
| [starter site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/starter-site/) | #1 | 1 |
| [website](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/website/) | #5 | 34 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| demo | >100 | 7,617 |
| import | >100 | 7,927 |
| starter site | #6 | 879 |
| website | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.6: 54.6%
- 1.5: 17.4%
- 2.4: 12.1%
- 2.5: 7%
- Other: 8.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-demo-import/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (79) | Apr 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [Rara One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rara-one-click-demo-import/) | 20K+ | 2.7/5 (7) | Sep 9, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [Soro – SEO Autopilot & AI Content Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soro-seo/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [TutorMate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tutormate/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [WP Subtitle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-subtitle/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (21) | Mar 5, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [Themebeez Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themebeez-toolkit/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 16, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 8 | [Surfer – WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surferseo/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Sep 30, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Root Relative URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/root-relative-urls/) | 6K+ | 2.9/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [WP Content Copy Protection with Color Design](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-copy-protect-with-color-design/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (25) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Starter Sites safe to use in 2026?
Starter Sites works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Starter Sites?
Starter Sites is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 52,225 times since it launched in June 2020. It was downloaded 324 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Starter Sites work with WordPress 7.1?
Starter Sites is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Starter Sites last updated?
The latest version, 2.6, was released on June 8, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Starter Sites?
Starter Sites is developed and maintained by UXL Themes.

### What are the best alternatives to Starter Sites?
The most popular alternatives to Starter Sites are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs) and Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs).


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