# sub.club

> sub.club has <10 active installs and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** sub.club shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**A plugin that lets you earn money by turning your free blog into a premium blog using sub.club, the new, decentralized creator payments platform. Your premium blog posts will be on the Fediverse (aka ActivityPub), and…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 962
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+51.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 25, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sub.club (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/subclub/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sub-club/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [activitypub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/activitypub/) | #13 | 13 |
| [monetization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/monetization/) | #70 | 110 |
| [sub.club](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sub-club/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| activitypub | #20 | 27 |
| monetization | >100 | 326 |
| sub.club | #1 | 1 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [ActivityPub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/activitypub/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (40) | Sep 2, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WebFinger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webfinger/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Aug 26, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [NodeInfo(2)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nodeinfo/) | 900+ | 4/5 (1) | Aug 21, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 4 | [Enable Mastodon Apps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-mastodon-apps/) | 500+ | 4/5 (6) | Sep 5, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 5 | [Event Bridge for ActivityPub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/event-bridge-for-activitypub/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | May 24, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [FediBoost](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fediboost/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [Polls For ActivityPub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/polls-for-activitypub/) | 10+ | — | Aug 2, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 8 | [Pterotype](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pterotype/) | 10+ | — | Mar 15, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Heckl Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/heckl-tools/) | <10 | — | Sep 15, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [Feed Integrator for Loops](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-integrator-for-loops/) | <10 | — | Aug 17, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is sub.club safe to use in 2026?
sub.club shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use sub.club?
sub.club is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 962 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does sub.club work with WordPress 7.1?
sub.club is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does sub.club need?
sub.club requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was sub.club last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on October 25, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes sub.club?
sub.club is developed and maintained by sub.club.

### What are the best alternatives to sub.club?
The most popular alternatives to sub.club are ActivityPub (6K+ installs), WebFinger (1K+ installs) and NodeInfo(2) (900+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sub-club/ · Generated 2026-09-29 04:02 UTC by PageForge