# WD Live Posts Update

> WD Live Posts Update has 10+ active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WD Live Posts Update shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Live Post Updates is a powerful plugin for live updates of posts and custom post types, integrating schema.org for better SEO.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,141
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (-3.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** May 8, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Umesh Ladumor (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/umeshladumor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wd-live-posts-update/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-types/) | >100 | 213 |
| [live posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-posts/) | #1 | 2 |
| [real-time updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/real-time-updates/) | #1 | 1 |
| [schema.org](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/schema-org/) | #37 | 49 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,714 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post types | >100 | 10,000 |
| live posts | >100 | 8,986 |
| real-time updates | >100 | 6,897 |
| schema.org | >100 | 803 |
| seo | >100 | 8,636 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type UI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-ui/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (276) | Jul 14, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 2 | [Meta Box – A Framework for Dynamic Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-box/) | 500K+ | 4.8/5 (165) | Oct 7, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pods/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (418) | Aug 31, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Sydney Toolbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sydney-toolbox/) | 50K+ | 2.3/5 (15) | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [CMS Tree Page View – Reorder Pages with a Drag-and-Drop Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cms-tree-page-view/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (365) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 6 | [Apollo13 Framework Extensions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/apollo13-framework-extensions/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Essential Content Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-content-types/) | 20K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jun 16, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator – WCK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wck-custom-fields-and-custom-post-types-creator/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Jul 15, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Post Types Unlimited](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-types-unlimited/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 13, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-custom-post-types/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (46) | Sep 17, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WD Live Posts Update free?
Yes. WD Live Posts Update is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WD Live Posts Update safe to use in 2026?
WD Live Posts Update shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WD Live Posts Update?
WD Live Posts Update is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,141 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WD Live Posts Update work with WordPress 7.1?
WD Live Posts Update 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 WD Live Posts Update need?
WD Live Posts Update requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WD Live Posts Update last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on May 8, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes WD Live Posts Update?
WD Live Posts Update is developed and maintained by Umesh Ladumor.

### What are the best alternatives to WD Live Posts Update?
The most popular alternatives to WD Live Posts Update are Custom Post Type UI (1M+ installs), Meta Box (500K+ installs) and Pods (100K+ installs).


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