# Task Runner

> Task Runner has <10 active installs and 37 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Task Runner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**I have created a task runner for WordPress that can be used to automate tasks to one click. This is a powerful plugin that allows the full control of WordPress from an easy intuitive scripting language. All available…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,405
- **Downloads (30 days):** 37 (+48% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Apr 11, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.23
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** therealwebdisrupt (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/therealwebdisrupt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/task-runner/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [build](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/build/) | #4 | 4 |
| [commands](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/commands/) | #4 | 5 |
| [easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/easy/) | #58 | 68 |
| [out](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/out/) | #3 | 3 |
| [script](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/script/) | #38 | 41 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| build | >100 | 10,000 |
| commands | >100 | 2,136 |
| easy | >100 | 10,000 |
| out | >100 | 10,000 |
| script | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Build Trigger for Gatsby](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/build-trigger-gatsby/) | 50+ | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 2 | [Embed React Build](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-react-build/) | 10+ | — | Sep 12, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [GoEmbed – Javascript Application Embedded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/go-embed/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 29, 2023 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Task Runner safe to use in 2026?
Task Runner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Task Runner?
Task Runner is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,405 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Task Runner work with WordPress 7.1?
Task Runner is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.23, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Task Runner last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on April 11, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Task Runner?
Task Runner is developed and maintained by therealwebdisrupt.

### What are the best alternatives to Task Runner?
The most popular alternatives to Task Runner are Build Trigger for Gatsby (50+ installs), Embed React Build (10+ installs) and GoEmbed (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/task-runner/ · Generated 2026-10-02 13:56 UTC by PageForge