# Subscription Options

> Subscription Options has 300+ active installs and 153 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Subscription Options shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**The most common ways for people to subscribe to a blog and its content are through RSS, Email and Twitter. Some people syndicate to Facebook too. This plugin places related subscription icons in a widget area and lets…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 86,738
- **Downloads (30 days):** 153 (+18.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.9.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 31, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** freedimensional (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/freedimensional/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/subscription-options/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color/) | #16 | 91 |
| [option](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/option/) | #5 | 20 |
| [options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/options/) | #17 | 87 |
| [subscribe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subscribe/) | #23 | 99 |
| [subscription](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subscription/) | #18 | 139 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| color | >100 | 10,000 |
| option | >100 | 10,000 |
| options | >100 | 10,000 |
| subscribe | >100 | 1,764 |
| subscription | >100 | 5,485 |

## Version adoption

- 0.9: 96.1%
- 0.8: 3.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Central Color Palette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kt-tinymce-color-grid/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (57) | Aug 16, 2023 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [ACF RGBA Color Picker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-rgba-color-picker/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 22, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [The Events Calendar: Category Colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-events-calendar-category-colors/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (61) | Sep 16, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 4 | [Styleguide – Custom Fonts and Colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/styleguide/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (7) | Jan 30, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Special Text Boxes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-special-textboxes/) | 1K+ | 3.4/5 (21) | Sep 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 6 | [Comfortable Reading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comfortable-reading/) | 1K+ | 3.6/5 (11) | Dec 19, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [ACF Color Swatches](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-color-swatches/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 29, 2018 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Mark Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mark-posts/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Restrict Color Picker Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-restrict-color-picker/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 25, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Highlight Color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-highlight-color/) | 900+ | 5/5 (5) | Jul 13, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Subscription Options safe to use in 2026?
Subscription Options shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Subscription Options?
Subscription Options is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 86,738 times since it launched in May 2009. It was downloaded 153 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Subscription Options work with WordPress 7.1?
Subscription Options is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Subscription Options last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.1, was released on October 31, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Subscription Options?
Subscription Options is developed and maintained by freedimensional.

### What are the best alternatives to Subscription Options?
The most popular alternatives to Subscription Options are Central Color Palette (10K+ installs), ACF RGBA Color Picker (6K+ installs) and The Events Calendar: Catego… (4K+ installs).


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