# Understory

> Understory has 100+ active installs and 188 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Understory works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Connect your Understory account with WordPress, to easily add Booking and Experience Widgets to your pages!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 4,016
- **Downloads (30 days):** 188 (+43.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.10.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 5, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Understory (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/holdbar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/understory/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [activities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/activities/) | #4 | 14 |
| [booking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/booking/) | #71 | 588 |
| [experiences](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/experiences/) | #1 | 2 |
| [Tours](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tours/) | #3 | 22 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| activities | >100 | 4,004 |
| booking | >100 | 2,176 |
| experiences | >100 | 10,000 |
| Tours | >100 | 546 |

## Version adoption

- 1.10: 58.4%
- 1.8: 34.4%
- 1.9: 7.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BuddyPress Group Email Subscription](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-group-email-subscription/) | 1K+ | 4/5 (32) | Oct 4, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Rezgo Online Booking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rezgo/) | 300+ | 3.3/5 (6) | Oct 8, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Plainview Activity Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plainview-activity-monitor/) | 100+ | 3.6/5 (12) | Aug 26, 2018 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [NMR Strava activities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nmr-strava-activities/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 17, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [Embed Activities for Educaplay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-activities-for-educaplay/) | 10+ | — | May 28, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [BuddyPress Group Wiki](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-group-wiki/) | 10+ | — | Aug 6, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [PAC Weekly Timetable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pac-weekly-timetable/) | 10+ | — | Jan 5, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Activities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/activities/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 21, 2021 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [The Travel Button®](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-travel-button/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Mar 1, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 11 | [BookingOptimiser for Bókun](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bookingoptimiser-for-bokun/) | <10 | — | Jun 28, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Understory safe to use in 2026?
Understory works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Understory?
Understory is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,016 times since it launched in December 2024. It was downloaded 188 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Understory work with WordPress 7.1?
Understory is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Understory last updated?
The latest version, 1.10.0, was released on August 5, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Understory?
Understory is developed and maintained by Understory.

### What are the best alternatives to Understory?
The most popular alternatives to Understory are BuddyPress Group Email Subs… (1K+ installs), Rezgo Online Booking (300+ installs) and Plainview Activity Monitor (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/understory/ · Generated 2026-10-11 07:32 UTC by PageForge