# Tip Jar WP

> Tip Jar WP has 200+ active installs, a 3.3/5 rating from 7 reviews and 130 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Tip Jar WP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Since 2019, Tip Jar WP has helped creators like you earn over $1,000,000 combined! Made for creators, artists, teachers, service providers, and more, it gives you an extremely simple and affordable way to accept tips on…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 8,776
- **Downloads (30 days):** 130 (+25% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.3/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 4, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tip Jar WP (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tipjarwp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/tip-jar-wp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [creators](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/creators/) | #1 | 6 |
| [donation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/donation/) | #36 | 155 |
| [patreon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/patreon/) | #2 | 11 |
| [stripe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stripe/) | #28 | 201 |
| [tip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tip/) | #4 | 11 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| creators | #83 | 1,844 |
| donation | >100 | 2,376 |
| patreon | #9 | 72 |
| stripe | >100 | 1,780 |
| tip | #7 | 1,613 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 78%
- 2.1: 16.8%
- 2.0: 5.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [MicroPayments – Fans Paysite: Paid Creator Subscriptions, Digital Assets, Wallet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/paid-membership/) | 20+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 8, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [Adverships Affiliate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adverships-affiliate/) | <10 | — | Jun 15, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 4 | [GoHeartMe for Creators](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/goheartme-for-creators/) | <10 | — | Jun 20, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 5 | [Coug Latest Posts for Patreon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/coug-latest-posts-for-patreon/) | <10 | — | Aug 31, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [Dude Patron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dude-patron/) | <10 | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Tip Jar WP safe to use in 2026?
Tip Jar WP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Tip Jar WP?
Tip Jar WP is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,776 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Tip Jar WP work with WordPress 7.1?
Tip Jar WP is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Tip Jar WP need?
Tip Jar WP requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Tip Jar WP last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.0, was released on February 4, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Tip Jar WP?
Tip Jar WP is developed and maintained by Tip Jar WP.

### What are the best alternatives to Tip Jar WP?
The most popular alternatives to Tip Jar WP are MicroPayments (20+ installs), Adverships Affiliate for Wo… (<10 installs) and GoHeartMe for Creators (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tip-jar-wp/ · Generated 2026-10-05 06:30 UTC by PageForge