# Trigger Browsersync

> Trigger Browsersync has 10+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Trigger Browsersync shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**Integrates WordPress with Browsersync to trigger events like Reload when you edit pages and settings.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,242
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+47.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.8.6
- **Last updated:** Jun 23, 2022
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Patabugen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/patabugen/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/trigger-browsersync/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automation/) | >100 | 644 |
| [browsersync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/browsersync/) | #1 | 1 |
| [dev](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dev/) | #16 | 18 |
| [refresh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/refresh/) | #12 | 15 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| automation | >100 | 3,193 |
| browsersync | #1 | 3 |
| dev | >100 | 2,088 |
| refresh | >100 | 4,418 |

## Version adoption

- 0.8: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [OttoKit: All-in-One Automation Platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suretriggers/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (123) | Sep 24, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Zapier for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zapier/) | 50K+ | 2.2/5 (72) | Jul 24, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Uncanny Automator – AI + Automation for WordPress / AI Agent, AI Page Builder, Free AI Usage Included](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uncanny-automator/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (157) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 4 | [MailerLite – WooCommerce integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-mailerlite/) | 30K+ | 2.8/5 (64) | Sep 1, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 5 | [WP Webhooks – Automate repetitive tasks by creating powerful automation workflows directly within WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-webhooks/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (55) | Jul 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Bit integrations – Form Integration, Webhook, Spreadsheets, CRM, LMS & Email Automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bit-integrations/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (160) | Sep 27, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Soro – SEO Autopilot & AI Content Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soro-seo/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 8 | [AI Puffer – Chat. Create. Automate. (formerly AI Power)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gpt3-ai-content-generator/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (165) | Sep 30, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 9 | [Thrive Automator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/thrive-automator/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (5) | Apr 4, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [ACF Theme Code for Advanced Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-theme-code/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (42) | Nov 28, 2023 | 47/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Trigger Browsersync safe to use in 2026?
Trigger Browsersync shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Trigger Browsersync?
Trigger Browsersync is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,242 times since it launched in April 2017. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### When was Trigger Browsersync last updated?
The latest version, 0.8.6, was released on June 23, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Trigger Browsersync?
Trigger Browsersync is developed and maintained by Patabugen.

### What are the best alternatives to Trigger Browsersync?
The most popular alternatives to Trigger Browsersync are OttoKit: All-in-One Automat… (90K+ installs), Zapier for WordPress (50K+ installs) and Uncanny Automator (40K+ installs).


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