# Life Meter Widget

> Life Meter Widget has 10+ active installs and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Life Meter Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Display how you're feeling today via a Retro Video Game Life Meter. Just input how much you want it filled and write a caption to say why.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,224
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+104.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 15, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bythegram (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bythegram/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/video-game-life-meter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [old school](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/old-school/) | #2 | 2 |
| [retro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/retro/) | #6 | 12 |
| [video games](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-games/) | #2 | 6 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,316 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| old school | >100 | 138 |
| retro | #71 | 74 |
| video games | >100 | 186 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Old Style Admin UI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/old-style-admin-ui/) | 100+ | 5/5 (9) | Jan 16, 2020 | 37/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Life Meter Widget safe to use in 2026?
Life Meter Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Life Meter Widget?
Life Meter Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,224 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Life Meter Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Life Meter Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Life Meter Widget last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.3, was released on October 15, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Life Meter Widget?
Life Meter Widget is developed and maintained by bythegram.

### What are the best alternatives to Life Meter Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Life Meter Widget are Old Style Admin UI (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/video-game-life-meter/ · Generated 2026-10-10 14:33 UTC by PageForge