# WelcomeWP

> WelcomeWP has <10 active installs and 37 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WelcomeWP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**A simple and easy way to create a welcome message on a WordPress website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,761
- **Downloads (30 days):** 37 (+15.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Aug 24, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Taras Dashkevych (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/taskotr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/welcomewp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [greeting message](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/greeting-message/) | #4 | 4 |
| [message](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/message/) | #77 | 93 |
| [modal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/modal/) | #88 | 148 |
| [note](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/note/) | #42 | 43 |
| [welcome message](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/welcome-message/) | #5 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| greeting message | >100 | 387 |
| message | >100 | 10,000 |
| modal | >100 | 3,808 |
| note | >100 | 10,000 |
| welcome message | >100 | 1,833 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Welcome Greetings based on Time](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/welcome-clock/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | May 25, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 2 | [OCWS Admin Bar Greeting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ocws-admin-bar-greeting/) | 10+ | — | Jul 28, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [IP2Location Hello Greeting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ip2location-hello-greeting/) | 10+ | — | Aug 21, 2026 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WelcomeWP safe to use in 2026?
WelcomeWP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WelcomeWP?
WelcomeWP is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,761 times since it launched in July 2022. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WelcomeWP work with WordPress 7.1?
WelcomeWP is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was WelcomeWP last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on August 24, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes WelcomeWP?
WelcomeWP is developed and maintained by Taras Dashkevych.

### What are the best alternatives to WelcomeWP?
The most popular alternatives to WelcomeWP are Welcome Greetings based on… (20+ installs), OCWS Admin Bar Greeting (10+ installs) and IP2Location Hello Greeting (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/welcomewp/ · Generated 2026-10-16 15:23 UTC by PageForge