# WP License Manager

> WP License Manager has 20+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 3 reviews and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP License Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**WP License Manager is an easy to use plugin that will turn your WordPress site into a license manager that can be used for WordPress themes, plugins and other downloadable products.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,681
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+87.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5.5
- **Last updated:** Apr 27, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jarkko Laine (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jarkkolaine/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-license-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [licence](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/licence/) | #1 | 3 |
| [license](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/license/) | #13 | 34 |
| [license management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/license-management/) | #1 | 4 |
| [updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updates/) | #57 | 150 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| licence | >100 | 1,229 |
| license | >100 | 9,241 |
| license management | >100 | 2,701 |
| updates | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Credit Line Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/credit-line-generator/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Sep 27, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 3 | [Software License Lite for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/software-license-lite/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Jul 23, 2026 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP License Manager safe to use in 2026?
WP License Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP License Manager?
WP License Manager is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,681 times since it launched in November 2014. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP License Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
WP License Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP License Manager last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.5, was released on April 27, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes WP License Manager?
WP License Manager is developed and maintained by Jarkko Laine.

### What are the best alternatives to WP License Manager?
The most popular alternatives to WP License Manager are Credit Line Generator (10+ installs) and Software License Lite for W… (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-license-manager/ · Generated 2026-10-10 14:06 UTC by PageForge