UniverWP
Univerwp is a plugin, as a framework, that aims to extend WordPress in various area: security, performance and additional features.
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UniverWP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (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 UniverWP stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| enhancement | >100 |
| performance | >100 |
| security | >100 |
About UniverWP
From the official readme · v0.1.1Description
Univerwp is a plugin, as a framework, that aims to extend WordPress in various area: security, performance and additional features. It is modular and has a central logging utility.
The actual stable release allow to:
- Manage the number of posts revisions
- Enable or Disable the WordPress default cron facility
- Enable or Disable the WordPress automatic updates, in order to allow the user to backup his system before upgrade eveything.
- Enable or Disable the WordPress file editor
- Enable or Disable the WordPress plugin editor
- Enable or Disable the WordPress Gutemberg block editor
- Enable or Disable the WordPress Widget block editor
Future release:
- Add and enable or disable smtp-mail-relay
- Manage WordPress/WooCommerce custom product input fields
- …coming soon…
External libraries
At this time the only external libraries (but imported locally) used is:
https://github.com/simple-notify/simple-notify
Written by dgknca under MIT License.
Every other piece of software was written from scratch.
Installation
From Admin Dashboard:
- Visit Plugins > Add New
- Search for “UniverWP”
- Install and Activate UniverWP from your Plugins page
From Command line instead:
- Upload the uncompressed directory univerwp to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Is the plugin UniverWP already terminated?
No, is not. This is an early birds version. A lot of new feaures will come in the next days/weeks. Until we are in 0.* release every aspect of the code can change.
Changelog
First release, nothing to upgrade.
v0.1.1
- Manage the number of posts revisions
- Enable or Disable the WordPress default cron facility
- Enable or Disable the WordPress automatic updates, in order to allow the user to backup his system before upgrade eveything.
- Enable or Disable the WordPress file editor
- Enable or Disable the WordPress plugin editor
- Enable or Disable the WordPress Gutemberg block editor
- Enable or Disable the WordPress Widget block editor
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
UniverWP: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
Is UniverWP free?
Yes. UniverWP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is UniverWP safe to use in 2026?
UniverWP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use UniverWP?
UniverWP is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,849 times since it launched in March 2024. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.
Does UniverWP work with WordPress 7.1?
UniverWP is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does UniverWP need?
UniverWP requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was UniverWP last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.1, was released on March 16, 2024 (3 years ago).
Who makes UniverWP?
UniverWP is developed and maintained by 7bar.
What are the best alternatives to UniverWP?
The most popular alternatives to UniverWP are Admin Bar Fix (500+ installs), Adminkeep (70+ installs) and Tweakr (30+ installs).
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