# Woobox

> Woobox has 1K+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 521 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Woobox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Easily embed your Woobox promotions in WordPress using a simple shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 31,820
- **Downloads (30 days):** 521 (+33.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** Jun 5, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** woobox (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/woobox/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/woobox/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [contests](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contests/) | #2 | 7 |
| [giveaways](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/giveaways/) | #3 | 14 |
| [marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/marketing/) | #51 | 463 |
| [promotions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/promotions/) | #2 | 28 |
| [sweepstakes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sweepstakes/) | #2 | 11 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| contests | #35 | 136 |
| giveaways | #43 | 144 |
| marketing | >100 | 4,745 |
| promotions | >100 | 1,545 |
| sweepstakes | #9 | 21 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 75.2%
- 1.6: 18%
- 1.5: 6.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress – Get More Website Traffic, Email Subscribers, and Social Followers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rafflepress/) | 20K+ | 3.9/5 (43) | Sep 29, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WinRocket Raffle and Giveaway Campaigns for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/giveaway-lottery/) | 200+ | 5/5 (12) | Oct 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contest-code-checker/) | 100+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 21, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 5 | [Contests by Rewards Fuel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contests-from-rewards-fuel/) | 40+ | 4.4/5 (65) | Jun 11, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [Download Post Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-post-comments/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 14, 2011 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Showdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/showdown/) | 10+ | — | May 22, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Woobox safe to use in 2026?
Woobox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Woobox?
Woobox is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 31,820 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 521 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Woobox work with WordPress 7.1?
Woobox is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Woobox need?
Woobox requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Woobox last updated?
The latest version, 1.7, was released on June 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Woobox?
Woobox is developed and maintained by woobox.

### What are the best alternatives to Woobox?
The most popular alternatives to Woobox are Giveaways and Contests by R… (20K+ installs), WinRocket Raffle and Giveaw… (200+ installs) and Run Contests, Raffles, and… (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woobox/ · Generated 2026-10-23 15:58 UTC by PageForge