TheyWorkForYou
Provides tools for bloggers based on mySociety's TheyWorkForYou.com
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where TheyWorkForYou stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| democracy | #6 |
| politics | #18 |
| theyworkforyou | #1 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About TheyWorkForYou
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
TheyWorkForYou lets you find out what your MP, MSP or MLA is doing in your name, read debates, written answers, see what’s coming up in Parliament, and sign up for email alerts when there’s past or future activity on someone or something you’re interested in.
This plugin adds a block to your WordPress site that allows you to show the recent activity of an MP.
Installation
See https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Installing_Plugins
Then, grab an API key from TheyWorkForYou.com and enter it at Settings > TheyWorkForYou.
Frequently asked questions
Can I remove the “Data service provided by TheyWorkForYou” notice?
Nope! It’s a kinda requirement of TWFY’s API and besides, you should be glad to point folks at their amazing resource.
Changelog
The widget is removed in this version, and will need to be replaced on your site by the new block.
1.0.0
- Completely re-factored to be Gutenberg compatible, using a block instead of a widget!
0.4.2
- TWFY attribution
0.4.1
- Fixing bug where MP activity isn’t refreshed when changed in the widget
0.4
- Structural changes
- Implemented API key setting
0.3
- Implemented caching of MP activity
0.2
- Implementing caching of MPs list
For developers
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FAQ
TheyWorkForYou: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is TheyWorkForYou free?
Yes. TheyWorkForYou is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is TheyWorkForYou safe to use in 2026?
TheyWorkForYou shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 1/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 16/100 on our health check.
How many websites use TheyWorkForYou?
TheyWorkForYou is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,438 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 28 times in the last 30 days.
Does TheyWorkForYou work with WordPress 7.1?
TheyWorkForYou is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.19, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was TheyWorkForYou last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on March 7, 2022 (5 years ago).
Who makes TheyWorkForYou?
TheyWorkForYou is developed and maintained by Philip John.
What are the best alternatives to TheyWorkForYou?
The most popular alternatives to TheyWorkForYou are Democracy Poll (6K+ installs), Foodle Add-On for Democracy… (10+ installs) and Poll And Survey plugin (10+ installs).
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