# Unstale – Refresh Old Posts with AI, Fact-Check & Republish

> Unstale has 100+ active installs and 3.7K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Unstale is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 hours ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**Old posts lose traffic. Unstale researches, fact-checks and rewrites them with your own AI provider, connected in WordPress. No credits, no quota.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 4,924
- **Downloads (30 days):** 3,708 (+312.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.38.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 12, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 7.0+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Web & SEO (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/webandseofr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/unstale/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content refresh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-refresh/) | #1 | 12 |
| [evergreen content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/evergreen-content/) | #1 | 5 |
| [fact check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fact-check/) | #1 | 3 |
| [old posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/old-posts/) | #2 | 4 |
| [republish](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/republish/) | #5 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content refresh | #51 | 4,036 |
| evergreen content | #40 | 130 |
| fact check | #1 | 743 |
| old posts | #59 | 4,620 |
| republish | #12 | 91 |

## Version adoption

- 1.38: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Auto Republish & Permalink Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-republish-permalink-manager/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 9, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 3 | [N.C Decay Scanner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nc-decay-scanner/) | <10 | — | Jul 6, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 4 | [RefreshRank – Content Decay Detection & AI Refresh](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/refreshrank/) | <10 | — | Jul 23, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 5 | [Orvanta Editorial Refresh Queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/orvanta-editorial-refresh-queue/) | <10 | — | Jul 13, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 6 | [Stalemender – Content Audit, Stale Post Finder & Content Decay Report](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stalemender/) | <10 | — | Oct 10, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Traffalyzer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/traffalyzer/) | <10 | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 8 | [Content Refresh Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-refresh-manager/) | <10 | 5/5 (3) | Jul 7, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 9 | [Kaiizen Shelf Life – Product SEO Audit & Content Refresh for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kaiizen-shelf-life/) | <10 | — | Oct 9, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [Content Refresh Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-refresh-assistant/) | <10 | — | Feb 2, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 11 | [CRAI Content Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crai-content-updater/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Jun 10, 2026 | 56/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Unstale safe to use in 2026?
Unstale is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 hours ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Unstale?
Unstale is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,924 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 3,708 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Unstale work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Unstale up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 7.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Unstale need?
Unstale requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Unstale last updated?
The latest version, 1.38.1, was released on October 12, 2026 (2 hours ago).

### Who makes Unstale?
Unstale is developed and maintained by Web & SEO.

### What are the best alternatives to Unstale?
The most popular alternatives to Unstale are Auto Republish & Permalink… (100+ installs), N.C Decay Scanner (<10 installs) and RefreshRank (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unstale/ · Generated 2026-10-12 16:50 UTC by PageForge