# Village Client Area

> Village Client Area has 200+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 82 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Village Client Area shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**A client area plugin for Photographers**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 10,354
- **Downloads (30 days):** 82 (+39% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** Jun 13, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** justnorris (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/justnorris/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/village-client-area/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [client area](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/client-area/) | #2 | 3 |
| [customer area](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customer-area/) | #2 | 3 |
| [photography](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/photography/) | #8 | 60 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| client area | >100 | 1,964 |
| customer area | >100 | 2,590 |
| photography | >100 | 343 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Customer Area](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/customer-area/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (89) | Jul 6, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [Advision Private Area](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advision-private-area/) | 10+ | — | Jan 22, 2021 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Village Client Area safe to use in 2026?
Village Client Area shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Village Client Area?
Village Client Area is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,354 times since it launched in August 2015. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Village Client Area work with WordPress 7.1?
Village Client Area is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Village Client Area last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.5, was released on June 13, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Village Client Area?
Village Client Area is developed and maintained by justnorris.

### What are the best alternatives to Village Client Area?
The most popular alternatives to Village Client Area are WP Customer Area (10K+ installs) and Advision Private Area (10+ installs).


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