# Tagging

> Tagging has 500+ active installs and 755 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Tagging works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**AdPage Tagging is a simple to use solution for setting up Google Tag Manager Server Side.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 65,747
- **Downloads (30 days):** 755 (+16.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.3.7
- **Last updated:** Sep 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** vicklo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vicklo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/tagging/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cookies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookies/) | #23 | 173 |
| [google tag manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-tag-manager/) | #15 | 75 |
| [gtm](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gtm/) | #9 | 39 |
| [server side](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/server-side/) | #1 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cookies | >100 | 3,136 |
| google tag manager | >100 | 1,590 |
| gtm | #51 | 342 |
| server side | >100 | 5,475 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 94.9%
- 2.1: 5.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cookie Compliance for WordPress – Cookie Consent, GDPR & CCPA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookie-notice/) | 800K+ | 4.8/5 (3,025) | Sep 23, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [WP Consent API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-consent-api/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 15, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Adapta RGPD](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adapta-rgpd/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (105) | Jun 17, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 4 | [Asesor de Cookies RGPD para normativa europea](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asesor-cookies-para-la-ley-en-espana/) | 20K+ | 3.9/5 (59) | Aug 14, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [Cookies and Content Security Policy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-and-content-security-policy/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (67) | Aug 25, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Pressidium Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pressidium-cookie-consent/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (40) | Dec 9, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 8 | [WF Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wf-cookie-consent/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (27) | Jun 29, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Cookie Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookie-bar/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (23) | Jul 24, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 10 | [Italy Cookie Choices (for EU Cookie Law & Cookie Notice)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/italy-cookie-choices/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (35) | Jul 24, 2023 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Tagging safe to use in 2026?
Tagging works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Tagging?
Tagging is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 65,747 times since it launched in January 2024. It was downloaded 755 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Tagging work with WordPress 7.1?
Tagging is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Tagging need?
Tagging requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Tagging last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.7, was released on September 1, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Tagging?
Tagging is developed and maintained by vicklo.

### What are the best alternatives to Tagging?
The most popular alternatives to Tagging are Cookie Compliance for WordP… (800K+ installs), WP Consent API (200K+ installs) and Adapta RGPD (40K+ installs).


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