# WP Facts

> WP Facts has 10+ active installs and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Facts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**WP Facts is a wordpress plugin that allows you to add new widget to Your sidebar. WP Facts shows a surprising facts-photo whith short description. WP Facts is an essential plugin for all site/blogs the subject of news…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,964
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+20% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 30, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jakubas (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jakubas/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-facts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [facts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facts/) | #3 | 6 |
| [info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/info/) | #26 | 36 |
| [interesting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/interesting/) | #2 | 2 |
| [surprising](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/surprising/) | #1 | 1 |
| [unknown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unknown/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| facts | >100 | 1,038 |
| info | >100 | 7,228 |
| interesting | >100 | 353 |
| surprising | #14 | 15 |
| unknown | >100 | 934 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Wikipedia Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wikipedia-preview/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (37) | Dec 8, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 2 | [Factoid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/factoid/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 29, 2018 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [Hello Norris](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hello-norris/) | 10+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 11, 2012 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [Papy3D Fact Viewer for Chuck365](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/papy3d-fact-viewer-for-chuck365/) | <10 | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [Slodds Random Facts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slodds-random-facts/) | <10 | — | Aug 19, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Facts safe to use in 2026?
WP Facts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Facts?
WP Facts is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,964 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Facts work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Facts is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Facts last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 30, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes WP Facts?
WP Facts is developed and maintained by jakubas.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Facts?
The most popular alternatives to WP Facts are Wikipedia Preview (1K+ installs), Factoid (40+ installs) and Hello Norris (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-facts/ · Generated 2026-09-30 21:34 UTC by PageForge