# WP Heart Throb

> WP Heart Throb has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 123 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 73/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** WP Heart Throb is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

**Adds a beating heart to your toolbar**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,439
- **Downloads (30 days):** 123 (+392% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 73/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** John James Jacoby (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/johnjamesjacoby/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-heart-throb/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [beat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/beat/) | #1 | 1 |
| [heart](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/heart/) | #3 | 4 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | >100 | 257 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| beat | #16 | 144 |
| heart | #1 | 304 |
| jquery | >100 | 4,989 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Heart Throb safe to use in 2026?
WP Heart Throb is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Heart Throb?
WP Heart Throb is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,439 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 123 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Heart Throb work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP Heart Throb up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

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

### When was WP Heart Throb last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on September 17, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes WP Heart Throb?
WP Heart Throb is developed and maintained by John James Jacoby.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-heart-throb/ · Generated 2026-10-08 14:27 UTC by PageForge