# USGS River Data

> USGS River Data has 10+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** USGS River Data shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Enter the USGS Station ID and this plugin provides you with river name, currently water level, graph and station url via a widget or shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,544
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (-29.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.21
- **Last updated:** Nov 9, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** J. Tyler Wiest (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jtwiest/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/usgs-river-data/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [river](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/river/) | #1 | 2 |
| [USGS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/usgs/) | #2 | 3 |
| [water level](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/water-level/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| river | #17 | 23 |
| USGS | #4 | 6 |
| water level | #43 | 47 |

## Version adoption

- 1.21: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [River Embed for FeedLand](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/river-embed-for-feedland/) | <10 | — | Sep 14, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is USGS River Data safe to use in 2026?
USGS River Data shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use USGS River Data?
USGS River Data is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,544 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does USGS River Data work with WordPress 7.1?
USGS River Data is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was USGS River Data last updated?
The latest version, 1.21, was released on November 9, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes USGS River Data?
USGS River Data is developed and maintained by J. Tyler Wiest.

### What are the best alternatives to USGS River Data?
The most popular alternatives to USGS River Data are River Embed for FeedLand (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/usgs-river-data/ · Generated 2026-10-18 13:11 UTC by PageForge