# Surbma / WP Control

> Surbma / WP Control has 10+ active installs and 73 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Surbma / WP Control works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Very useful fixes and add-ons for WordPress Multisite installations.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 7,862
- **Downloads (30 days):** 73 (+17.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 28.1
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Surbma (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/surbma/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/surbma-wp-control/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [multisite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multisite/) | >100 | 322 |
| [network](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/network/) | #69 | 95 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| multisite | >100 | 5,381 |
| network | >100 | 6,533 |

## Version adoption

- 20.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [User Switching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-switching/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (238) | Aug 29, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [WP OPcache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flush-opcache/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (20) | Feb 27, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 4 | [Delete Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/delete-me/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (24) | Jun 2, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 5 | [Root Relative URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/root-relative-urls/) | 6K+ | 2.9/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [Contact Form 7 Polylang Module](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-polylang/) | 4K+ | 4/5 (11) | Dec 13, 2023 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Change Username](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/change-username/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (7) | Aug 20, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [Intranet & Private Site – All-In-One Intranet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-intranet/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (11) | Aug 3, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Multisite Language Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multisite-language-switcher/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (99) | Sep 10, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Flag Icons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/language-icons-flags-switcher/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (20) | Apr 10, 2022 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surbma / WP Control free?
Yes. Surbma / WP Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Surbma / WP Control safe to use in 2026?
Surbma / WP Control works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Surbma / WP Control?
Surbma / WP Control is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,862 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Surbma / WP Control work with WordPress 7.1?
Surbma / WP Control is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Surbma / WP Control last updated?
The latest version, 28.1, was released on May 28, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Surbma / WP Control?
Surbma / WP Control is developed and maintained by Surbma.

### What are the best alternatives to Surbma / WP Control?
The most popular alternatives to Surbma / WP Control are Code Snippets (1M+ installs), User Switching (200K+ installs) and WP OPcache (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surbma-wp-control/ · Generated 2026-09-28 01:05 UTC by PageForge