# Virtual Public Square

> Virtual Public Square has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Virtual Public Square shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,577
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.8
- **Last updated:** Jun 2, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** psqr (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/psqr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/virtual-public-square/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [did](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/did/) | #1 | 3 |
| [did:psqr](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/didpsqr/) | #1 | 1 |
| [identity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/identity/) | #11 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| did | >100 | 4,193 |
| did:psqr | #1 | 2 |
| identity | >100 | 2,082 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [miniOrange Digital Identity Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/digital-identity-login/) | <10 | — | Dec 27, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 3 | [Signed Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/signed-posts/) | <10 | — | Mar 7, 2026 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Virtual Public Square safe to use in 2026?
Virtual Public Square shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Virtual Public Square?
Virtual Public Square is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,577 times since it launched in March 2022. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Virtual Public Square work with WordPress 7.1?
Virtual Public Square is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Virtual Public Square need?
Virtual Public Square requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Virtual Public Square last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.8, was released on June 2, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Virtual Public Square?
Virtual Public Square is developed and maintained by psqr.

### What are the best alternatives to Virtual Public Square?
The most popular alternatives to Virtual Public Square are miniOrange Digital Identity… (<10 installs) and Signed Posts (<10 installs).


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