# Subscribe Widget

> Subscribe Widget has 100+ active installs and 94 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Subscribe Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Important: Before plugin install make sure that folders can be created by wordpress in your blog directory (root directory of the blog). Or you can create it yourself. Folders name should be: subscribe-widget…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 40,051
- **Downloads (30 days):** 94 (+32.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.4
- **Last updated:** Jun 11, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.9.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kestasm (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kestasm/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/subscribe-plugin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reader/) | #4 | 18 |
| [rss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rss/) | #54 | 362 |
| [subscribe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subscribe/) | #26 | 100 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | #61 | 469 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| reader | >100 | 3,179 |
| rss | >100 | 1,733 |
| subscribe | >100 | 1,682 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,806 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PDF Viewer Block for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-viewer-block/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (9) | Aug 28, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Ebook Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-ebook-viewer/) | 400+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 6, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [Scribd Doc Embedder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scribd-doc-embedder/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 4, 2014 | 29/100 |
| 5 | [Google Reader Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader-widget/) | 20+ | — | Mar 4, 2009 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [WP Excel 2 DB](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-excel-2-db/) | 20+ | 3/5 (2) | Jan 25, 2017 | 25/100 |
| 7 | [JetReader – Book Library, EPUB & PDF Reader (Lite)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetreader/) | 20+ | — | Jun 30, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 8 | [Audioplace Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/audiate-me/) | 20+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jan 30, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [Rocket Reader (Speed-Reader)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rocket-reader-speed-reader/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | May 6, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Bible Reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bible-reader/) | 10+ | — | May 6, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 11 | [Yarns Microsub Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yarns-microsub-server/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 24, 2021 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Subscribe Widget safe to use in 2026?
Subscribe Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Subscribe Widget?
Subscribe Widget is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 40,051 times since it launched in April 2009. It was downloaded 94 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Subscribe Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Subscribe Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Subscribe Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.4, was released on June 11, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Subscribe Widget?
Subscribe Widget is developed and maintained by kestasm.

### What are the best alternatives to Subscribe Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Subscribe Widget are PDF Viewer Block for Gutenb… (10K+ installs), Simple Ebook Viewer (400+ installs) and Scribd Doc Embedder (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-plugin/ · Generated 2026-10-04 06:07 UTC by PageForge