# Taboola

> Taboola has 1K+ active installs and 611 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Taboola is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Use the Taboola plugin to generate revenue from native ads and drive engagement with editorial content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 54,181
- **Downloads (30 days):** 611 (-40.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Taboola (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/taboolawordpress/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/taboola/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ad networks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ad-networks/) | #1 | 4 |
| [ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ads/) | #26 | 280 |
| [content recommendations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-recommendations/) | #1 | 7 |
| [discovery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/discovery/) | #2 | 18 |
| [taboola](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taboola/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ad networks | #45 | 625 |
| ads | >100 | 2,874 |
| content recommendations | #55 | 1,747 |
| discovery | #81 | 1,339 |
| taboola | #1 | 31 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 46%
- 3.1: 33.7%
- 2.2: 12.3%
- Other: 8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Davsy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/davsy/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 1, 2018 | 30/100 |
| 3 | [myWidget recommendations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mywidget-recommendations/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 7, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Outbrain Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/outbrain-feed/) | <10 | — | Jan 19, 2025 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Taboola safe to use in 2026?
Taboola is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Taboola?
Taboola is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 54,181 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 611 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Taboola work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Taboola up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.2 or newer.

### When was Taboola last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.0, was released on August 21, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Taboola?
Taboola is developed and maintained by Taboola.

### What are the best alternatives to Taboola?
The most popular alternatives to Taboola are Davsy (10+ installs), myWidget recommendations (10+ installs) and Outbrain Feed (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/taboola/ · Generated 2026-09-29 03:20 UTC by PageForge