# Zipfstats

> Zipfstats has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Zipfstats shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**(if you are not familiar with Zipf’s law, you may wish to look at the screenshots first, as they provide a visual context for the following)**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,859
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+86.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Jan 3, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** James Luberda (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/james-luberda/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/zipfstats/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analysis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analysis/) | #11 | 19 |
| [pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pages/) | >100 | 378 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,111 |
| [statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/statistics/) | >100 | 296 |
| [word count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/word-count/) | #20 | 37 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analysis | >100 | 2,528 |
| pages | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| statistics | >100 | 3,171 |
| word count | >100 | 1,594 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [ACF Content Analysis for Yoast SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-content-analysis-for-yoast-seo/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (35) | Aug 18, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Headline Analyzer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/headline-analyzer/) | 900+ | 4.3/5 (14) | Oct 7, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [WP Show Stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-show-stats/) | 400+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 7, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [FD Word Statistics Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/word-statistics-plugin/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 6, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [CFS Yoast Analysis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cfs-yoast-analysis/) | 60+ | — | Feb 10, 2022 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [GreenerWP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/greenerwp/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 16, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [WP Readability Analysis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-readability-analysis/) | 30+ | — | Dec 6, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [SpeedDoctor – Advanced Performance Analysis Tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speeddoctor-advanced-performance-analysis-tool/) | 10+ | — | Aug 10, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Links synthesis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/links-synthesis/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 18, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [WP Post Stats & Analysis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-stats-analysis/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 25, 2020 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Zipfstats safe to use in 2026?
Zipfstats shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Zipfstats?
Zipfstats is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,859 times since it launched in July 2014. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Zipfstats work with WordPress 7.1?
Zipfstats is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Zipfstats last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on January 3, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Zipfstats?
Zipfstats is developed and maintained by James Luberda.

### What are the best alternatives to Zipfstats?
The most popular alternatives to Zipfstats are ACF Content Analysis for Yo… (100K+ installs), Headline Analyzer (900+ installs) and WP Show Stats (400+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipfstats/ · Generated 2026-10-03 16:16 UTC by PageForge