# Best Retro Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 12 retro plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Retro Game Emulator, Snake Retro Game Shortcode…, Jellyfish Invaders.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Retro Game Emulator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/retro-game-emulator/) | 200+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Jan 3, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [Snake Retro Game Shortcode by Eskim](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snake-retro-game-shortcode-by-eskim/) | 80+ | — | May 5, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Jellyfish Invaders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jellyfish-invaders/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 2, 2020 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [Pong Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pong-block/) | 30+ | — | Aug 19, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 5 | [AtariAge Dashboard Feed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/atariage-dashboard-feed/) | 10+ | — | Dec 5, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 6 | [Life Meter Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/video-game-life-meter/) | 10+ | — | Oct 15, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Gozo Album](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gozo-album/) | <10 | — | Jan 22, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [AMG Labs DOS Apps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/amglabs-dos-apps/) | <10 | — | Aug 31, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 9 | [Keitai Emoji](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/keitai-emoji/) | <10 | — | Aug 18, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 10 | [Classic Minefield](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-minefield/) | <10 | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 11 | [Retro Arcade Page Destroyer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/retro-arcade-page-destroyer/) | <10 | — | Sep 9, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 12 | [DOS Dialog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dos-dialog/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Apr 12, 2025 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular retro plugin for WordPress?
Retro Game Emulator is the most popular retro plugin with 200+ active installs and a 4.5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many retro plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 12 plugins tagged “retro” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these retro plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 12 retro 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/retro/ · Generated 2026-10-10 12:11 UTC by PageForge