# TopPicks – Affiliate Product Box, Review Block & Comparison Cards

> TopPicks has <10 active installs and 172 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** TopPicks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**Add beautiful affiliate product boxes, review cards, and comparison sections to your posts — one Gutenberg block, zero JavaScript, under 5KB.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 943
- **Downloads (30 days):** 172 (+20.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** May 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nilesh Shiragave (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/snilesh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/toppicks-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [affiliate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate/) | >100 | 380 |
| [comparison](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comparison/) | #31 | 35 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,313 |
| [product box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/product-box/) | #3 | 7 |
| [review](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/review/) | #90 | 114 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| affiliate | >100 | 1,859 |
| comparison | >100 | 2,641 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,968 |
| product box | >100 | 4,742 |
| review | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-ads/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,463) | Oct 14, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [Pochipp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pochipp/) | 30K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Sep 18, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 3 | [Meks Easy Ads Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-easy-ads-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (14) | Jul 25, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [Affiliate Program Suite — SliceWP Affiliates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slicewp/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (111) | Oct 7, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-themeforest-smart-widget/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 23, 2024 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [AffiliateX – Amazon Affiliate Plugin, Product Boxes, Comparison Tables & Affiliate Link Tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatex/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (35) | Oct 6, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Affiliates Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliates-manager/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (61) | Oct 13, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Affiliate Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-affiliate-links/) | 6K+ | 4.2/5 (34) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [YITH WooCommerce Affiliates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-affiliates/) | 6K+ | 4.2/5 (19) | Oct 7, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 10 | [Coupon Affiliates – Affiliate Plugin for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-coupon-usage/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (77) | Oct 3, 2026 | 93/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is TopPicks safe to use in 2026?
TopPicks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use TopPicks?
TopPicks is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 943 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 172 times in the last 30 days.

### Does TopPicks work with WordPress 7.1?
TopPicks 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.

### What PHP version does TopPicks need?
TopPicks requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was TopPicks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on May 9, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes TopPicks?
TopPicks is developed and maintained by Nilesh Shiragave.

### What are the best alternatives to TopPicks?
The most popular alternatives to TopPicks are Advanced Ads (100K+ installs), Pochipp (30K+ installs) and Meks Easy Ads Widget (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/toppicks-block/ · Generated 2026-10-14 23:40 UTC by PageForge