Trigger Happy
Trigger Happy is a visual scripting tool for WordPress, allowing you to connect plugins and events together using a simple user interface.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Trigger Happy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| actions | >100 |
| triggers | >100 |
| visual scripting | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 2 reviews
About Trigger Happy
From the official readme · v1.0.1.4Description
Connect your plugins and automate your workflow.
Trigger Happy is a visual scripting tool for WordPress, allowing you to connect plugins and events together using a simple user interface.
Currently supports core WordPress functionality, plus WooCommerce and Ninja Forms
Some examples of what can be achieved using Trigger Happy:
* Sending emails when an event occurs (such as user registration)
* Create posts from the front-end using WP Forms
* Calculate discounts or fees on WooCommerce orders
* Create WooCommerce coupons when a user fills out a contact form
* Change Navigation menus when the user is logged in
* Add HTML to a WooCommerce page
* Modify the WordPress post titles and content before they are rendered
Conditional execution
Conditions can be applied to flows (for example, “If User is Logged In”). These conditions control the execution of the “Flow” they’re added to, allowing you to
create complex flows without having to write code.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/trigger-happydirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Start creating your Trigger Happy flow by clicking “Trigger Happy->Add New” in the dashboard
- Select a trigger (for example: When an comment is created)
- Select the actions you want to attach to this trigger (eg: Send an email, or Create a post)
Changelog
Version 1.0.1 - Now with IFTTT WebHook support
1.0.1
- Added IFTTT WebHook Support
1.0
- First release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Trigger Happy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
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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