Question 1

What is the best WordPress Self Hosted plugin?

Accepted Answer

The most widely used self hosted plugins are ranked by active installations on PluginSift. You can sort by popularity, rating, or recent updates to find the best option for your needs. As of April 2026, there are 7 self hosted plugins available.

Question 2

How many WordPress Self Hosted plugins are there?

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As of April 2026, there are 7 WordPress self hosted plugins listed on PluginSift. This includes free, freemium, and premium options from various developers.

Question 3

Are there free Self Hosted plugins for WordPress?

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Yes, the majority of WordPress self hosted plugins offer a free version. Many also have premium tiers with advanced features. You can use the filter options above to browse only free plugins.

Question 4

How do I compare Self Hosted plugins?

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PluginSift lets you compare any two plugins side by side. Visit a plugin page and click "Compare", or use the Compare tool in the navigation. Comparison pages show ratings, active installations, support quality, update frequency, and more.

WordPress Self Hosted Plugins

BuddyPress

Video Popup Block by WPZOOM

Push Notifications by LaraPush

Peak Publisher

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Version Pilot – Plugin Update Manager

TypeFlow Font Loader for Google Fonts

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