# Surplus Essentials

> Surplus Essentials has 10+ active installs and 92 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Surplus Essentials shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Surplus Essentials is a helpful as well as handy plugin that generates 17 very necessary custom widgets. It also allows you to add and manage Custom Post Type on your website. This plugin is fully compatible for…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,769
- **Downloads (30 days):** 92 (+61.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 29, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.3+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** surplusthemes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/surplusthemes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/surplus-essentials/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-type/) | >100 | 271 |
| [essentials](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/essentials/) | #3 | 6 |
| [surplus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/surplus/) | #1 | 1 |
| [widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widgets/) | >100 | 523 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post type | >100 | 10,000 |
| essentials | >100 | 2,357 |
| surplus | #10 | 16 |
| widgets | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-permalinks/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (71) | May 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Custom Post Type Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-widgets/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (14) | Jun 2, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator – WCK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wck-custom-fields-and-custom-post-types-creator/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Jul 15, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [Remove CPT base](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-cpt-base/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (33) | Dec 1, 2025 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [MB Custom Post Types & Custom Taxonomies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mb-custom-post-type/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-type-permalinks/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Kwayy HTML Sitemap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kwayy-html-sitemap/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Sep 7, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Post Type Maker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-maker/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Jul 11, 2022 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Multiple Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-featured-images/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (28) | Aug 20, 2020 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [WP Ultimate Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ultimate-post-grid/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (32) | Aug 19, 2026 | 82/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Surplus Essentials safe to use in 2026?
Surplus Essentials shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Surplus Essentials?
Surplus Essentials is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,769 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Surplus Essentials work with WordPress 7.1?
Surplus Essentials is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Surplus Essentials need?
Surplus Essentials requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Surplus Essentials last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on August 29, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Surplus Essentials?
Surplus Essentials is developed and maintained by surplusthemes.

### What are the best alternatives to Surplus Essentials?
The most popular alternatives to Surplus Essentials are Custom Post Type Permalinks (200K+ installs), Custom Post Type Widgets (10K+ installs) and Custom Post Types and Custo… (10K+ installs).


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