# SubHeading

> SubHeading has 1K+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 11 reviews and 182 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SubHeading shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**This plugin uses a custom field to allow sub titles/headings to be added to any post type, including pages, posts and any public custom post type.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 65,665
- **Downloads (30 days):** 182 (+9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 11 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.8.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 28, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Steve (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/stvwhtly/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/subheading/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,654 |
| [heading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/heading/) | #3 | 25 |
| [sub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sub/) | #1 | 3 |
| [template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template/) | #25 | 185 |
| [title](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/title/) | #20 | 143 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| heading | >100 | 3,866 |
| sub | >100 | 2,477 |
| template | >100 | 10,000 |
| title | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.8: 93.7%
- 1.7: 5%
- 1.5: 1.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SubHeading safe to use in 2026?
SubHeading shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SubHeading?
SubHeading is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 65,665 times since it launched in October 2009. It was downloaded 182 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SubHeading work with WordPress 7.1?
SubHeading is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SubHeading last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.1, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes SubHeading?
SubHeading is developed and maintained by Steve.

### What are the best alternatives to SubHeading?
The most popular alternatives to SubHeading are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subheading/ · Generated 2026-09-30 09:56 UTC by PageForge