# The Viking Critical Change Alert

> The Viking Critical Change Alert has <10 active installs and 123 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** The Viking Critical Change Alert works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Logs critical site changes (plugins, themes, admin users) with dashboard, email digest, and webhooks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 149
- **Downloads (30 days):** 123 (+2975% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **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-critical-change-alert/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,665 |
| [logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/logging/) | #68 | 85 |
| [monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/monitoring/) | >100 | 300 |
| [Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notifications/) | >100 | 378 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,685 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| logging | >100 | 4,724 |
| monitoring | >100 | 2,091 |
| Notifications | >100 | 9,161 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Oct 12, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Oct 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is The Viking Critical Change Alert safe to use in 2026?
The Viking Critical Change Alert works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Viking Critical Change Alert?
The Viking Critical Change Alert is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 149 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 123 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Viking Critical Change Alert work with WordPress 7.1?
The Viking Critical Change Alert 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.

### When was The Viking Critical Change Alert last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on September 27, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes The Viking Critical Change Alert?
The Viking Critical Change Alert is developed and maintained by Daniel van der Velden.

### What are the best alternatives to The Viking Critical Change Alert?
The most popular alternatives to The Viking Critical Change Alert are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-viking-critical-change-alert/ · Generated 2026-10-22 05:05 UTC by PageForge