# Best Must Use Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 1 must use plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Mu Manager.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Mu Manager – Manage mu-plugins like standard plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mu-manager/) | 900+ | 5/5 (7) | Oct 16, 2026 | 82/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular must use plugin for WordPress?
Mu Manager – Manage mu-plugins like standard plugins is the most popular must use plugin with 900+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many must use plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 1 plugins tagged “must use” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these must use plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 1 must use 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/must-use/ · Generated 2026-10-19 13:50 UTC by PageForge