WapuuGotchi
Gamify Your WordPress Experience with Customizable Wapuu Notifications & Rewards
Use with caution
WapuuGotchi works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WapuuGotchi stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| assistant | >100 |
| gamification | #42 |
| wapuu | #3 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
About WapuuGotchi
From the official readme · v2.3.0Description
Gamify Your WordPress Experience with Customizable Wapuu Notifications & Rewards
WapuuGotchi: Discover and Master WordPress in a Playful Way
Dive into the world of WapuuGotchi, the gamification plugin that helps you explore WordPress in a fun and interactive way. At its heart is Wapuu – the unofficial mascot of WordPress. Your personal Wapuu avatar greets you on the dashboard in the lower right corner of your screen and accompanies you on your WordPress journey.
Customize Your Wapuu
With a continuously growing selection of items, you can customize your Wapuu to suit your style. From clothing to hats, shoes, and other accessories – style your Wapuu just the way you like! However, these items aren’t available right away. To unlock them, you’ll need the plugin’s in-game currency: Pearls.
Earn Pearls and Expand Your Knowledge
Earning Pearls is all about fun! You can collect them by completing exciting missions or by taking on special tasks that support you in your WordPress journey. Not only will you unlock new items, but you’ll also expand your WordPress knowledge – step by step, at your own pace. Every discovery becomes a small victory!
Learn WordPress in a Fun Way
WapuuGotchi also offers a comprehensive tour of your WordPress installation. Let your Wapuu guide you through key areas and discover valuable tips on topics like security, performance, SEO, and more. This way, you’ll gradually become a true WordPress expert – without it ever feeling like work.
Try It Out Without Installing!
You don’t even need to install the plugin to give it a try! With Playground, you can start exploring WapuuGotchi directly in your browser. Go ahead and give it a spin:
– WapuuGotchi – Dashboard
– WapuuGotchi – Tour
– WapuuGotchi – Shop
– WapuuGotchi – Mission
Free and Always Up-to-Date
WapuuGotchi is free and constantly being developed further. It’s always exciting to see what new items, missions, and features are added. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to deepen their WordPress knowledge while keeping things fun.
Start Your Wapuu Adventure Today!
Let Wapuu be your companion, enhance your WordPress skills, and customize your Wapuu into a unique sidekick. Whether you’re new to WordPress or already an experienced user – WapuuGotchi is the perfect way to discover WordPress in a playful manner!
Changelog
2.3.0
- Implement context-aware welcome-back greetings based on absence duration
- Implement HIBP password breach check
- Greeting is now prepended to the first existing message instead of shown separately
- Feed: dismissed items reset daily at midnight
- Remove broken Site Health hunt mission
- Fix various bugs
2.2.1
- Fix wrong position of bubble
2.2.0
- Update support link
2.1.0
- Implement autoload
- Fix general shop issues
- Update default settings for feed and vulnerability check
2.0.0
- Implement mission mini-game – sort
- Implement security module (plugin vulnerability check)
- Implement settings page
- Add color picker to shop
- Add ActivityPub integration (Wapuu as fediverse actor)
- Various bug fixes
1.5.0
- Implement feed feature (news & updates from wapuugotchi.com in the bubble)
- Add WP-CLI command: wp wapuugotchi reset
For developers
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FAQ
WapuuGotchi: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is WapuuGotchi free?
Yes. WapuuGotchi is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WapuuGotchi safe to use in 2026?
WapuuGotchi works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WapuuGotchi?
WapuuGotchi is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,331 times since it launched in November 2023. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.
Does WapuuGotchi work with WordPress 7.1?
WapuuGotchi is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WapuuGotchi need?
WapuuGotchi requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WapuuGotchi last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.0, was released on April 22, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes WapuuGotchi?
WapuuGotchi is developed and maintained by WapuuGotchi.
What are the best alternatives to WapuuGotchi?
The most popular alternatives to WapuuGotchi are Angie – Agentic AI (100K+ installs), UltraPress (700+ installs) and WP/LR Theme Assistant (200+ installs).
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