# WP Assistant

> WP Assistant has 20+ active installs and 76 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Assistant shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**I was tired or customize the functions.php of the theme in the same plugin to install every time. To which functionality needs to be minimal, often, though it together if you do. From the idea and made this plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,313
- **Downloads (30 days):** 76 (+26.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 5, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** 1shiharaT (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ishihara-takashi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-assistant/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Option Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/option-framework/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Option Framework | >100 | 1,624 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Extend Theme Customizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extend-theme-cusotomizer/) | 10+ | — | Jul 18, 2014 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Assistant safe to use in 2026?
WP Assistant shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Assistant?
WP Assistant is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,313 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Assistant work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Assistant is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Assistant last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.3, was released on April 5, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Assistant?
WP Assistant is developed and maintained by 1shiharaT.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Assistant?
The most popular alternatives to WP Assistant are Extend Theme Customizer (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-assistant/ · Generated 2026-10-02 08:17 UTC by PageForge