# World Cup Predictor

> World Cup Predictor has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 25 reviews and 113 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** World Cup Predictor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Create engaging football prediction games on your WordPress site. Support for World Cup 2026 format (48 teams).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 27,587
- **Downloads (30 days):** 113 (+3.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 25 reviews
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.9.9
- **Last updated:** Apr 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ianhaycox (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ianhaycox/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/world-cup-predictor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [football](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/football/) | #6 | 41 |
| [predictions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/predictions/) | #1 | 3 |
| [predictor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/predictor/) | #1 | 3 |
| [soccer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/soccer/) | #3 | 41 |
| [world cup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/world-cup/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| football | #13 | 103 |
| predictions | #3 | 112 |
| predictor | #1 | 14 |
| soccer | #10 | 78 |
| world cup | #1 | 24 |

## Version adoption

- 1.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [JoomSport – for Sports: Team & League, Football, Hockey & more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/joomsport-sports-league-results-management/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (44) | Oct 2, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Football Pool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/football-pool/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (83) | May 20, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [AnWP Football Leagues](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/football-leagues-by-anwppro/) | 700+ | 4.9/5 (14) | Sep 22, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [BZScore – Live Score](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bzscore-live-score/) | 600+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 9, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [AZScore: Live Score and football fixures and results](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/azscore/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 9, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [Scoremer: Football Livescore, Tables and Fixtures](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scoremer-football-livescore-tables-and-fixtures/) | 80+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 28, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [ES Football Bypass for Cloudflare](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/es-football-bypass-for-cloudflare/) | 80+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [Sport livescores: foootball and basketball results, fixtures and standings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/football-standings/) | 70+ | — | Jun 9, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [StatsFC Table](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/statsfc-table/) | 70+ | 4.3/5 (4) | Jun 21, 2023 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [StatsFC Fixtures](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/statsfc-fixtures/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 22, 2024 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is World Cup Predictor safe to use in 2026?
World Cup Predictor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use World Cup Predictor?
World Cup Predictor is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 27,587 times since it launched in April 2010. It was downloaded 113 times in the last 30 days.

### Does World Cup Predictor work with WordPress 7.1?
World Cup Predictor is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does World Cup Predictor need?
World Cup Predictor requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was World Cup Predictor last updated?
The latest version, 1.9.9, was released on April 9, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes World Cup Predictor?
World Cup Predictor is developed and maintained by ianhaycox.

### What are the best alternatives to World Cup Predictor?
The most popular alternatives to World Cup Predictor are JoomSport (1K+ installs), Football Pool (1K+ installs) and AnWP Football Leagues (700+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/world-cup-predictor/ · Generated 2026-10-04 07:00 UTC by PageForge