These plugins haven't been updated in over 3 years but still have 50,000+ active installations. Their users are stuck with outdated, potentially insecure software and are actively looking for modern alternatives.
14 plugins match these criteria
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AddQuicktag
This plugin makes it easy to add Quicktags to the html - and...
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5.6 |
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Easy Google Fonts
Adds google fonts to any theme without coding and integrates...
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5.8 |
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PHP Code Widget
Like the Text widget, but also allows working PHP code to be...
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5.1 |
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Facebook Chat Plugin – Live Chat Plugin for...
The Facebook Chat Plugin makes it easy for your website visi...
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5.9 |
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Invisible reCaptcha for WordPress
Invisible reCaptcha for WordPress plugin helps you to protec...
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6.2 |
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Title Remover
Gives you the ability to hide the title of any post, page or...
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6.2 |
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Add From Server
Add From Server is designed to help ease the pain of bad web...
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6.0 |
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Database Backup for WordPress
Database Backup for WordPress is your one-stop database back...
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5.1 |
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Easy Theme and Plugin Upgrades
Easily upgrade your themes and plugins using zip files witho...
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5.1 |
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OptionTree
Theme Options UI Builder for WordPress. A simple way to crea...
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5.8 |
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Column Shortcodes
Adds shortcodes to easily create columns in your posts or pa...
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4.7 |
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Contact Form 7 add confirm
"Contact Form 7 add confirm" can add confirm step...
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5.1 |
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Portfolio Post Type
This plugin registers a custom post type for portfolio items...
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5.5 |
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Easy SSL Plugin for SAKURA Rental Server
このプラグインはさくらのレンタルサーバ上のWordPressで、常時S...
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4.9 |
Actionable strategies for turning these insights into a WordPress plugin business.
These plugins were built years ago with outdated code. Build a modern version using current WordPress standards, block editor support, and PHP 8+ compatibility. The user base is already there waiting.
WordPress plugins are GPL-licensed. Fork the existing code, fix security issues, modernize the UI, and publish as a maintained alternative. Users can switch with minimal friction.
Contact the original author about taking over maintenance or purchasing the plugin. Many authors have moved on and would welcome someone keeping their plugin alive.
Launch a free version to capture the existing user base, then upsell premium features. Users who rely on abandoned plugins are often willing to pay for actively maintained alternatives.