# Extra Options

> Extra Options has 10+ active installs and 34 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Extra Options shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Extra Options is a collection of WordPress tweaks to improve your publishing experience and your site’s performance.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,840
- **Downloads (30 days):** 34 (-24.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.4
- **Last updated:** Nov 18, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** demetris (Demetris Kikizas) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/demetris/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/xo/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | >100 | 336 |
| [excerpts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/excerpts/) | #18 | 23 |
| [favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/favicon/) | #31 | 46 |
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 598 |
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | >100 | 236 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,457 |
| excerpts | >100 | 2,985 |
| favicon | >100 | 343 |
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| meta | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 9, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Extra Options safe to use in 2026?
Extra Options shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Extra Options?
Extra Options is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,840 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 34 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Extra Options work with WordPress 7.1?
Extra Options is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Extra Options last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.4, was released on November 18, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Extra Options?
Extra Options is developed and maintained by demetris (Demetris Kikizas).

### What are the best alternatives to Extra Options?
The most popular alternatives to Extra Options are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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