# WP Mantis

> WP Mantis has 10+ active installs and 35 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Mantis shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Extended Version of "WP Mantis Table". Allows to view Changelogs, Roadmaps and Buglists from MantisBT in Wordpress Pages and Post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,438
- **Downloads (30 days):** 35 (+29.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Apr 18, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** simsmaster (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/simsmaster/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-mantis/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bug tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bug-tracker/) | #3 | 5 |
| [changelog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/changelog/) | #16 | 35 |
| [Mantis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mantis/) | #3 | 3 |
| [roadmap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/roadmap/) | #17 | 30 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bug tracker | >100 | 511 |
| changelog | >100 | 2,972 |
| Mantis | #4 | 6 |
| roadmap | >100 | 862 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Alpaca Issue Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alpaca-issue-tracker/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [WP Mantis Table](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mantis-table/) | 10+ | — | Aug 21, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Usero](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/usero-feedback/) | <10 | — | Oct 9, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 5 | [Breadbugger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadbugger/) | <10 | — | Sep 8, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Mantis safe to use in 2026?
WP Mantis shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Mantis?
WP Mantis is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,438 times since it launched in August 2010. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Mantis work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Mantis is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Mantis last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on April 18, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes WP Mantis?
WP Mantis is developed and maintained by simsmaster.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Mantis?
The most popular alternatives to WP Mantis are Alpaca Issue Tracker (100+ installs), WP Mantis Table (10+ installs) and Usero (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mantis/ · Generated 2026-10-10 02:21 UTC by PageForge