# The Viking Abandoned Monitor

> The Viking Abandoned Monitor has <10 active installs and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** The Viking Abandoned Monitor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Scans installed plugins and classifies them as Safe / Risk / Abandoned based on last updated date.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 372
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+19.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Daniel van der Velden (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thevikingwebdesign/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-viking-abandoned-monitor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [abandoned](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/abandoned/) | #7 | 7 |
| [maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/maintenance/) | >100 | 282 |
| [monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/monitoring/) | >100 | 300 |
| [plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugins/) | >100 | 225 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,685 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| abandoned | >100 | 1,260 |
| maintenance | >100 | 3,419 |
| monitoring | >100 | 2,091 |
| plugins | >100 | 10,000 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Vendi Abandoned Plugin Check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vendi-abandoned-plugin-check/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (10) | Apr 2, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 2 | [WATI Chat and Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wati-chat-and-notification/) | 600+ | 1/5 (1) | Oct 7, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [11za Chat and Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/11za-chat-and-notification/) | 10+ | — | Jul 31, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Agora Abandoned Cart](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/agora-abandoned-cart/) | <10 | — | Mar 21, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 5 | [LetsRecover – WooCommerce Abandoned Cart Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/letsrecover-woocommerce-abandoned-cart/) | <10 | — | Jan 19, 2023 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [DirectIQ Email Marketing for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/directiq-email-marketing-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Mar 1, 2024 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Viking Abandoned Monitor free?
Yes. The Viking Abandoned Monitor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is The Viking Abandoned Monitor safe to use in 2026?
The Viking Abandoned Monitor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Viking Abandoned Monitor?
The Viking Abandoned Monitor is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 372 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Viking Abandoned Monitor work with WordPress 7.1?
The Viking Abandoned Monitor is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does The Viking Abandoned Monitor need?
The Viking Abandoned Monitor requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was The Viking Abandoned Monitor last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on January 7, 2026 (10 months ago).

### Who makes The Viking Abandoned Monitor?
The Viking Abandoned Monitor is developed and maintained by Daniel van der Velden.

### What are the best alternatives to The Viking Abandoned Monitor?
The most popular alternatives to The Viking Abandoned Monitor are Vendi Abandoned Plugin Check (1K+ installs), WATI Chat and Notification (600+ installs) and 11za Chat and Notification (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-viking-abandoned-monitor/ · Generated 2026-10-22 03:14 UTC by PageForge