# Trigger Happy

> Trigger Happy has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 83 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Trigger Happy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Trigger Happy is a visual scripting tool for WordPress, allowing you to connect plugins and events together using a simple user interface.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,170
- **Downloads (30 days):** 83 (+56.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1.4
- **Last updated:** Nov 14, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** hotsource (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hotsource/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/trigger-happy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [actions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/actions/) | #15 | 22 |
| [triggers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/triggers/) | #2 | 4 |
| [visual scripting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visual-scripting/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| actions | >100 | 10,000 |
| triggers | >100 | 5,103 |
| visual scripting | >100 | 175 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Debug Bar Actions and Filters Addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar-actions-and-filters-addon/) | 400+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jun 15, 2022 | 37/100 |
| 2 | [Debug Bar Slow Actions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar-slow-actions/) | 200+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Jan 18, 2018 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Bulk Actions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-actions/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | May 31, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [Admin Command Palette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-command-palette/) | 60+ | 5/5 (4) | May 1, 2017 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Stream to Slack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stream-to-slack/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 31, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Dashboard Quick Actions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-quick-actions/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 9, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Deploy Trigger for GitHub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/deploy-trigger-for-github/) | 10+ | — | Sep 15, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [WP Butler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-butler/) | 10+ | 5/5 (4) | Jul 2, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Captain Hooks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/captain-hooks/) | 10+ | — | Mar 10, 2025 | 26/100 |
| 10 | [Prioritize Hooks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prioritize-hooks/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 30, 2013 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Trigger Happy safe to use in 2026?
Trigger Happy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Trigger Happy?
Trigger Happy is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,170 times since it launched in November 2017. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Trigger Happy work with WordPress 7.1?
Trigger Happy is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Trigger Happy need?
Trigger Happy requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Trigger Happy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1.4, was released on November 14, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Trigger Happy?
Trigger Happy is developed and maintained by hotsource.

### What are the best alternatives to Trigger Happy?
The most popular alternatives to Trigger Happy are Debug Bar Actions and Filte… (400+ installs), Debug Bar Slow Actions (200+ installs) and Advanced Bulk Actions (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/trigger-happy/ · Generated 2026-10-06 22:44 UTC by PageForge