# WPScreens

> WPScreens has 300+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews and 268 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 53/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** WPScreens works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

**The friendliest free digital signage system for WordPress, enabling easy screen management for shops, waiting rooms, and more.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 21,347
- **Downloads (30 days):** 268 (-4.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 53/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.5.4
- **Last updated:** Dec 1, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wpscreens (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpscreens/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpscreens/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [digital signage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/digital-signage/) | #2 | 9 |
| [narrowcasting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/narrowcasting/) | #2 | 2 |
| [remote screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remote-screen/) | #1 | 1 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | #99 | 638 |
| [wpscreens](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpscreens/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| digital signage | #4 | 23 |
| narrowcasting | #2 | 3 |
| remote screen | #12 | 1,920 |
| slider | >100 | 3,749 |
| wpscreens | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 2.5: 91.4%
- 2.1: 8.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Foyer – Digital Signage for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foyer/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (27) | Mar 19, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Screenly Cast](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/screenly-cast/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [Digitalsignagepress Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/digitalsignagepress-lite/) | 30+ | 2.2/5 (9) | Sep 14, 2018 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [ScreenCloud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/screencloud/) | 30+ | — | Jan 13, 2025 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [Digital Signage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/digital-signage/) | 20+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Presenter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-presenter/) | 10+ | — | Nov 6, 2024 | 26/100 |
| 8 | [BlueLight Marquee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bluelight-marquee/) | <10 | — | Jan 24, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 9 | [Keryx Signage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/keryx-signage/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Sep 15, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WPScreens safe to use in 2026?
WPScreens works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WPScreens?
WPScreens is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,347 times since it launched in July 2020. It was downloaded 268 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WPScreens work with WordPress 7.1?
WPScreens is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was WPScreens last updated?
The latest version, 2.5.4, was released on December 1, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes WPScreens?
WPScreens is developed and maintained by wpscreens.

### What are the best alternatives to WPScreens?
The most popular alternatives to WPScreens are Foyer (1K+ installs), Screenly Cast (50+ installs) and Digitalsignagepress Lite (30+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpscreens/ · Generated 2026-09-28 20:40 UTC by PageForge