# Watchman Tower

> Watchman Tower has 20+ active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 63/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Watchman Tower is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

**Centralized WordPress monitoring for agencies. Track uptime, performance, SSL, and site health across multiple client sites.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 848
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (-27.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 63/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.1.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** watchmantower (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/watchmantower/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/watchman-tower/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [agency](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/agency/) | #20 | 59 |
| [performance monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance-monitoring/) | #2 | 4 |
| [site health](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-health/) | #21 | 141 |
| [uptime monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/uptime-monitoring/) | #4 | 9 |
| [wordpress monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-monitoring/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| agency | >100 | 3,593 |
| performance monitoring | >100 | 1,086 |
| site health | >100 | 2,579 |
| uptime monitoring | #55 | 220 |
| wordpress monitoring | >100 | 2,039 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Automattic For Agencies Client](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automattic-for-agencies-client/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 14, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Essential Real Estate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-real-estate/) | 7K+ | 4.3/5 (52) | Oct 15, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [ERE Colors – Essential Real Estate Add-On](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ere-colors/) | 1K+ | — | Jul 23, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 4 | [Atarim – AI Agency for WordPress: Edit Pages, Fix Code, Update Plugins, SEO & Client Feedback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/atarim-visual-collaboration/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (126) | Oct 16, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [ERE Similar Properties – Essential Real Estate Add-On](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ere-similar-properties/) | 1K+ | — | Jul 23, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [ERE Recently Viewed – Essential Real Estate Add-On](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ere-recently-viewed/) | 1K+ | — | Jul 23, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 7 | [Glow: maintenance & support management for agencies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/glow-maintenance-support-management-for-agencies/) | 800+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 2, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [Unstoppable Site Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unstoppable-site-connector/) | 300+ | — | Oct 17, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 9 | [Widgets for Zillow Reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widgets-for-zillow-reviews/) | 200+ | 3/5 (4) | Sep 24, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [ERE Download Document](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ere-download-document/) | 100+ | — | Jul 15, 2021 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Watchman Tower safe to use in 2026?
Watchman Tower is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Watchman Tower?
Watchman Tower is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 848 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Watchman Tower work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Watchman Tower up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

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

### When was Watchman Tower last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.2, was released on August 16, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Watchman Tower?
Watchman Tower is developed and maintained by watchmantower.

### What are the best alternatives to Watchman Tower?
The most popular alternatives to Watchman Tower are Automattic For Agencies Cli… (20K+ installs), Essential Real Estate (7K+ installs) and ERE Colors (1K+ installs).


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