# Timeline Designer

> Timeline Designer has 50+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 131 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Timeline Designer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Timeline Designer helps you to create a beautiful layout for your blog post and custom post type which is based on timeline concept.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 7,288
- **Downloads (30 days):** 131 (+20.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 12, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** solwininfotech (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/solwininfotech/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/timeline-designer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,116 |
| [template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template/) | #62 | 185 |
| [Timeline Layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/timeline-layout/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| template | >100 | 10,000 |
| Timeline Layout | >100 | 566 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GenerateBlocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/generateblocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (122) | Aug 18, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Post Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-duplicator/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (80) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [WP Popular Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-popular-posts/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (249) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [Public Post Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/public-post-preview/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (79) | Jun 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yet-another-related-posts-plugin/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (1,164) | Nov 11, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [WP Meta and Date Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-meta-and-date-remover/) | 90K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | May 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-posts-shortcode/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (164) | Oct 14, 2024 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 9 | [WP Telegram (Auto Post and Notifications)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wptelegram/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (426) | Feb 14, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [WP Admin UI Customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-ui-customize/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Nov 20, 2024 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Timeline Designer safe to use in 2026?
Timeline Designer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Timeline Designer?
Timeline Designer is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,288 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 131 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Timeline Designer work with WordPress 7.1?
Timeline Designer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Timeline Designer need?
Timeline Designer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Timeline Designer last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on August 12, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Timeline Designer?
Timeline Designer is developed and maintained by solwininfotech.

### What are the best alternatives to Timeline Designer?
The most popular alternatives to Timeline Designer are GenerateBlocks (200K+ installs), Post Duplicator (200K+ installs) and WP Popular Posts (100K+ installs).


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