# What We Were Writing

> What We Were Writing has <10 active installs and 297 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** What We Were Writing is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**What We Were Writing helps editors prepare a collection of historical posts for a specific calendar date.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 289
- **Downloads (30 days):** 297 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 4, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andrew P. Popov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/papex/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/what-we-were-writing/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anniversary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anniversary/) | #4 | 4 |
| [archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/archive/) | >100 | 160 |
| [history](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/history/) | #61 | 73 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,119 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,423 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anniversary | #35 | 97 |
| archive | >100 | 5,831 |
| history | >100 | 5,370 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Connections Business Directory Anniversary and Birthday Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/connections-business-directory-anniversary-and-birthday-emails/) | 80+ | — | Apr 13, 2024 | 25/100 |
| 2 | [Anniversary For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anniversary-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Jun 30, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 3 | [Siteversary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/siteversary/) | <10 | — | Jul 28, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is What We Were Writing free?
Yes. What We Were Writing is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is What We Were Writing safe to use in 2026?
What We Were Writing is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use What We Were Writing?
What We Were Writing is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 289 times since it launched in October 2026. It was downloaded 297 times in the last 30 days.

### Does What We Were Writing work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested What We Were Writing up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

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

### When was What We Were Writing last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 4, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes What We Were Writing?
What We Were Writing is developed and maintained by Andrew P. Popov.

### What are the best alternatives to What We Were Writing?
The most popular alternatives to What We Were Writing are Connections Business Direct… (80+ installs), Anniversary For WooCommerce (<10 installs) and Siteversary (<10 installs).


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