# WriteToThem Widget

> WriteToThem Widget has 10+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 18/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WriteToThem Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

**A widget which provides an entry point for mySociety's WriteToThem.com, now completely re-written.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,605
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+65.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 18/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 1, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Philip John (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/philipjohn/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/writetothem/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [democracy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/democracy/) | #4 | 6 |
| [mysociety](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mysociety/) | #1 | 1 |
| [politics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/politics/) | #3 | 8 |
| [writetothem](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/writetothem/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| democracy | #11 | 11 |
| mysociety | #2 | 2 |
| politics | #30 | 36 |
| writetothem | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Democracy Poll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/democracy-poll/) | 6K+ | 4.6/5 (86) | Oct 3, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Foodle Add-On for Democracy Poll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foodle-for-democracy-poll/) | 10+ | — | Aug 17, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [Poll And Survey plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/poll-and-survey/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 12, 2020 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [We The People](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/we-the-people/) | 10+ | — | Jan 25, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [SendToMP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sendtomp/) | <10 | — | Jul 12, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WriteToThem Widget safe to use in 2026?
WriteToThem Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WriteToThem Widget?
WriteToThem Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,605 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WriteToThem Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
WriteToThem Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WriteToThem Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on September 1, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes WriteToThem Widget?
WriteToThem Widget is developed and maintained by Philip John.

### What are the best alternatives to WriteToThem Widget?
The most popular alternatives to WriteToThem Widget are Democracy Poll (6K+ installs), Foodle Add-On for Democracy… (10+ installs) and Poll And Survey plugin (10+ installs).


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