# Ziggeo

> Ziggeo has 60+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews and 130 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Ziggeo works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to bring video to your WordPress website or blog, through use of powerful Ziggeo API. Since we all know that video is future, make sure you are part of it.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 10,590
- **Downloads (30 days):** 130 (+83.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 3.1.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.9+, PHP 8.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** oliverfriedmann (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/oliverfriedmann/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ziggeo/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gallery/) | >100 | 759 |
| [record video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/record-video/) | #1 | 2 |
| [video](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video/) | >100 | 578 |
| [video playback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-playback/) | #1 | 1 |
| [video service](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-service/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gallery | >100 | 4,281 |
| record video | #20 | 915 |
| video | >100 | 7,605 |
| video playback | #66 | 402 |
| video service | >100 | 3,384 |

## Version adoption

- 3.1: 83.1%
- 2.12: 16.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Smart Slider 3](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-slider-3/) | 800K+ | 4.9/5 (1,125) | Aug 19, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – Image Slider, Video Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ml-slider/) | 500K+ | 4.6/5 (740) | Sep 30, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes – NextGEN Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextgen-gallery/) | 300K+ | 4.3/5 (4,341) | Oct 1, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Firelight Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-fancybox/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (360) | Oct 5, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/photo-gallery/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (1,581) | Sep 28, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Responsive Lightbox & Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (2,003) | Oct 5, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (239) | Sep 12, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [Envira Gallery – Image Photo Gallery, Albums, Video Gallery, Slideshows & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/envira-gallery-lite/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (1,596) | Oct 7, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 9 | [Lightbox & Modal Popup WordPress Plugin – FooBox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/foobox-image-lightbox/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (95) | Aug 27, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 10 | [WP Show Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-show-posts/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (80) | Apr 16, 2024 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Ziggeo safe to use in 2026?
Ziggeo works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ziggeo?
Ziggeo is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,590 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ziggeo work with WordPress 7.1?
Ziggeo is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Ziggeo need?
Ziggeo requires PHP 8.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Ziggeo last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.2, was released on March 30, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Ziggeo?
Ziggeo is developed and maintained by oliverfriedmann.

### What are the best alternatives to Ziggeo?
The most popular alternatives to Ziggeo are Smart Slider 3 (800K+ installs), Slider, Gallery, and Carous… (500K+ installs) and Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… (300K+ installs).


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