# w4os – OpenSimulator Web Interface

> w4os – OpenSimulator Web Interface has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews and 96 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** w4os shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**WordPress interface for OpenSimulator (w4os)**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 4,339
- **Downloads (30 days):** 96 (+37.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.8
- **Last updated:** Oct 28, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3.0+, PHP 7.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Olivier van Helden (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/magicoli69/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/w4os-opensimulator-web-interface/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hypergrid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hypergrid/) | #1 | 1 |
| [opensimulator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/opensimulator/) | #1 | 3 |
| [Second Life](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/second-life/) | #1 | 7 |
| [standalone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/standalone/) | #2 | 3 |
| [web interface](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/web-interface/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hypergrid | #1 | 1 |
| opensimulator | #1 | 3 |
| Second Life | #47 | 223 |
| standalone | >100 | 2,050 |
| web interface | #50 | 2,659 |

## Version adoption

- 2.8: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is w4os free?
Yes. w4os is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is w4os safe to use in 2026?
w4os shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use w4os?
w4os is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,339 times since it launched in October 2021. It was downloaded 96 times in the last 30 days.

### Does w4os work with WordPress 7.1?
w4os is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does w4os need?
w4os requires PHP 7.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was w4os last updated?
The latest version, 2.8, was released on October 28, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes w4os?
w4os is developed and maintained by Olivier van Helden.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/w4os-opensimulator-web-interface/ · Generated 2026-10-15 10:16 UTC by PageForge