# Virtual Queue

> Virtual Queue has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Virtual Queue shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**By using this plugin you’ll be able to allow only a specific number of visitors to navigate through your website. The extra influx of visitors will be kept in a virtual queue until a new space will be available.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,070
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (-37.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 6, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** alxuta (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alxuta/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/virtual-queue/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/queue/) | #7 | 21 |
| [virtual](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/virtual/) | #10 | 14 |
| [virtual queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/virtual-queue/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| queue | >100 | 2,155 |
| virtual | >100 | 1,579 |
| virtual queue | #87 | 102 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Mail Queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mail-queue/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (8) | Sep 15, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [GD Mail Queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gd-mail-queue/) | 700+ | 5/5 (11) | Dec 3, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [365i Queue Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/365i-queue-optimizer/) | 50+ | — | May 21, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Mail Queues by PBCI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mail-queues/) | 30+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jul 14, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [AMPM Queue Manager for Action Scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ampm-queue-manager-action-scheduler/) | 10+ | — | Jul 31, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Email Queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-email-queue/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 4, 2019 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [yapb-queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yapb-queue/) | 10+ | — | Apr 9, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Forward: Queue Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/queue-posts/) | 10+ | 4/5 (2) | Aug 15, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [Post to Queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-to-queue/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 2, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Postqueue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/postqueue/) | 10+ | — | Oct 2, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Virtual Queue safe to use in 2026?
Virtual Queue shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Virtual Queue?
Virtual Queue is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,070 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Virtual Queue work with WordPress 7.1?
Virtual Queue is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, 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 Queue need?
Virtual Queue requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Virtual Queue last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 6, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Virtual Queue?
Virtual Queue is developed and maintained by alxuta.

### What are the best alternatives to Virtual Queue?
The most popular alternatives to Virtual Queue are Mail Queue (1K+ installs), GD Mail Queue (700+ installs) and 365i Queue Optimizer (50+ installs).


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