# UpStream: a Project Management Plugin for WordPress

> UpStream: a Project Management Pl… has 500+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 74 reviews and 300 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 74/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** UpStream: a Project Management… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

**UpStream is a free but very powerful project management plugin for WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 97,457
- **Downloads (30 days):** 300 (+14.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 74 reviews
- **Health score:** 74/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 4, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 5.6.20+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** upstreamplugin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/upstreamplugin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/upstream/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [manage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/manage/) | #5 | 32 |
| [management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/management/) | #8 | 123 |
| [project](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/project/) | #4 | 38 |
| [project management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/project-management/) | #4 | 58 |
| [project manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/project-manager/) | #4 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| manage | >100 | 10,000 |
| management | #67 | 10,000 |
| project | #6 | 5,329 |
| project management | #5 | 1,411 |
| project manager | #14 | 840 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 75.9%
- 1.39: 12.1%
- 2.0: 12.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [VOD Infomaniak](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vod-infomaniak/) | 20K+ | 4/5 (4) | Mar 20, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 2 | [iControlWP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worpit-admin-dashboard-plugin/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (63) | Jun 3, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [Dashboard Commander](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-commander/) | 800+ | 4.8/5 (8) | Jun 17, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 4 | [Posts Columns Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-columns-manager/) | 800+ | 5/5 (13) | Jun 26, 2023 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Plugins Load Order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugins-load-order/) | 500+ | 5/5 (4) | Feb 3, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Manage Enrollment for LearnDash](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manage-enrollment-learndash/) | 400+ | 1/5 (2) | Sep 11, 2025 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Central Connect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/central-connect/) | 400+ | 2/5 (1) | Jul 10, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 9 | [cPanel Manager (from iControlWP)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cpanel-manager-from-worpit/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 16, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [Magic Template Holder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-template-holder/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 1, 2017 | 32/100 |
| 11 | [User Management Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-management-tools/) | 100+ | — | Sep 13, 2012 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpStream: a Project Management… free?
Yes. UpStream: a Project Management… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is UpStream: a Project Management… safe to use in 2026?
UpStream: a Project Management… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use UpStream: a Project Management…?
UpStream: a Project Management… is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 97,457 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 300 times in the last 30 days.

### Does UpStream: a Project Management… work with WordPress 7.1?
UpStream: a Project Management… is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does UpStream: a Project Management… need?
UpStream: a Project Management… requires PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was UpStream: a Project Management… last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on August 4, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes UpStream: a Project Management…?
UpStream: a Project Management… is developed and maintained by upstreamplugin.

### What are the best alternatives to UpStream: a Project Management…?
The most popular alternatives to UpStream: a Project Management… are VOD Infomaniak (20K+ installs), iControlWP (1K+ installs) and Dashboard Commander (800+ installs).


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