# Tides

> Tides has 10+ active installs and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Tides shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Do you publish posts about Anime, Film, TV, Animation, Manga, Comics, Games, Literature, Arts, or Writing?**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,017
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+24.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 6, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** theartifice (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/theartifice/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/tides/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anime](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anime/) | #3 | 7 |
| [comics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comics/) | #3 | 6 |
| [exposure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exposure/) | #1 | 1 |
| [film](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/film/) | #5 | 7 |
| [marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/marketing/) | >100 | 454 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anime | #25 | 29 |
| comics | #54 | 70 |
| exposure | >100 | 521 |
| film | #68 | 89 |
| marketing | >100 | 4,468 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Live2DWebCanvas](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-2d/) | 50+ | 5/5 (8) | Jun 2, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [WP ANIGRAB](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-anigrab/) | 10+ | — | Jan 13, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [King Grabber](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/king-grabber/) | 10+ | — | Nov 29, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Doacao Fansubs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/doacao-para-fansubs-com-br/) | 10+ | — | Mar 7, 2020 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Animata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animata/) | <10 | — | May 17, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Upanigen – Upcoming Anime Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/upanigen/) | <10 | — | Jun 26, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Tides safe to use in 2026?
Tides shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Tides?
Tides is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,017 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Tides work with WordPress 7.1?
Tides is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Tides last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 6, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Tides?
Tides is developed and maintained by theartifice.

### What are the best alternatives to Tides?
The most popular alternatives to Tides are Live2DWebCanvas (50+ installs), WP ANIGRAB (10+ installs) and King Grabber (10+ installs).


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