# Best Initial Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 2 initial plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Leira Letter Avatar, Initial Letter.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Leira Letter Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leira-letter-avatar/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (28) | Dec 18, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 2 | [Initial Letter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/initial-letter/) | 100+ | 3.9/5 (12) | Jan 3, 2021 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular initial plugin for WordPress?
Leira Letter Avatar is the most popular initial plugin with 6K+ active installs and a 4.9/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many initial plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “initial” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which initial plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Leira Letter Avatar has the highest rating at 4.9/5 from 28 reviews.

### Are these initial plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 2 initial plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/initial/ · Generated 2026-10-07 21:52 UTC by PageForge