# Write First

> Write First has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Write First shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Return to the blogging philosophy of WordPress – ditch the Dashboard and get writing as soon as you log in.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,965
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+41.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 4, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Justin Sainton (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/justinsainton/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/write-first/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blogging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blogging/) | #20 | 48 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | >100 | 519 |
| [writing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/writing/) | #46 | 93 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blogging | >100 | 363 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| writing | >100 | 3,532 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Footnotes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-footnotes/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (33) | Aug 26, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Clariti](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clariti/) | 1K+ | — | Jan 15, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 3 | [Ghost](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ghost/) | 500+ | 3.6/5 (7) | Nov 15, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 4 | [ContentPen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contentpen/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 16, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 5 | [Nutrifox WP Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nutrifox/) | 200+ | — | Jan 24, 2022 | 26/100 |
| 6 | [Progress Planner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/progress-planner/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 24, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Video To Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/videotoblog/) | 100+ | — | Feb 3, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [Live Blogging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-blogging/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | May 2, 2012 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Live Blogging Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-blogging-plus/) | 50+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Apr 11, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Comment-free zone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-free-zone/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 13, 2026 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Write First safe to use in 2026?
Write First shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Write First?
Write First is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,965 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Write First work with WordPress 7.1?
Write First is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Write First last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on March 4, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Write First?
Write First is developed and maintained by Justin Sainton.

### What are the best alternatives to Write First?
The most popular alternatives to Write First are Easy Footnotes (8K+ installs), Clariti (1K+ installs) and Ghost (500+ installs).


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