Participants Database
by Roland Barker · Uncategorized
Also makes 2 other plugins · 8K+ installs across the portfolio →
Build and maintain a fully customizable database of participants, members or anything with signup forms, admin backend, custom lists, and CSV support.
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Health
B 78/100
Open vulnerability
Active installs
7K+
≈7.5K estimated
Momentum
-11%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “directory”, “listing” and “signup” for “petition”, “internationalization” and “volunteers”. “directory” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “petition” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “listing” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “internationalization” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “signup” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “volunteers” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
78 health vs 58 average across 25,735 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.5%
of downloads still active
At least 7K of 1.4M lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,766 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 6 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 92 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, the current branch or newer
4.9★ over 320 reviews, smoothed to 4.79★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 4 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
35
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.4
Velocity
places per keyword, 16d
9%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 16d
+0.4
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| database your tag | #8 | #8 | 0 |
| petition | #5 | #3 | 0 |
| mailing list your tag | #9 | #5 | down 2 |
| internationalization | #8 | #4 | 0 |
| volunteers | #13 | #9 | 0 |
| volunteer | #14 | #10 | 0 |
| signup your tag | #24 | #12 | down 1 |
| mass | #18 | #10 | up 2 |
| flowchart | #15 | #3 | down 2 |
| farsi | #18 | #9 | down 1 |
| mailing | #14 | #12 | 0 |
| indexes | #24 | #12 | 0 |
| directory your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| listing your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
23 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 12 listed. 11 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “directory”, “listing” and “signup” for “petition”, “internationalization” and “volunteers”. “directory” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “petition” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “listing” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “internationalization” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “signup” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “volunteers” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Under-ranked on “signup”. wp.org puts you #24; on merit you place #12. The plugins above you are winning on install count, not on rating or upkeep.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,476 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 37.9K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
6
releases in the last 12 months
3mo ago
latest release · v2.7.8.5 · 31 Jul 2026
312
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 72% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “7K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 9 months ago; the previous band took 12 months to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 13 Jan 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ mcdouchedy1.2y ago
All one can think of for such a solution is there and working perfectly.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hoyert1.5y ago
I didn’t need a full-blown customer relationship management (CRM) package. All I needed was to track members and display their information in a couple of different ways, with a reliable search tool. I have had a couple of issues, but Roland has responded with helpful suggestions and information. I wish all WP plugins were supported this well.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ albert1232.5y ago
Perfect for my use.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jhsgh2.5y ago
We needed a plugin to help us create a searchable database for a ‘hall of fame.’ This plugin allows upload of the information and easy modification of sort order and search capabilities. We are really happy with it. We found it easy to install, use and configure and no one here is a programmer (as with most things, it helps to read the documentation). This free plugin has been a lifesaver. Recommend.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ frilansgruppen2.5y ago
I am very happy with all the plupin I have bought.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Kristian2.8y ago
The documentation is outstanding with good explanations, examples and even extra code in form of plugins!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ randym562.9y ago
After a lot of research, finding the most simple plugin to maintain a membership list of our graduating class and enabling each member to update his/her record – this was the best solution. Even better than expensive WPForms for a similar solution.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Schaapje823.0y ago
Setting up did not work, translation was very bad and now I can’t uninstall the plugin. I get this message: “Deletion failed: There has been a critical error on this website.Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress.”
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.7.8.4 fixed SQL injection vulnerability fixed unauthenticated record adds/edits vulnerability fixed directory traversal vulnerability 2.7.8.4
- — Version 2.7.8.3 security update to fix a reported vulnerability 2.7.8.3
- — Version 2.7.8.1 fields are now correctly organized by group on the Manage List Columns page several optimizations of the “previous/next” submit buttons in the admin record edit page in the frontend list display, prevented search terms i 2.7.8.1
- — Version 2.7.8 fields are now correctly organized by group on the Manage List Columns page several optimizations of the “previous/next” submit buttons in the admin record edit page in the frontend list display, prevented search terms i 2.7.8
- — Version 2.7.7 fixed XSS vulnerability in the recover link form code updated German Formal translation files XSS vulnerability fix in upload_csv.php 2.7.7
- — Version 2.7.6.3 fixed admin list filter count control 2.7.6.3
Security history
via Wordfence Intelligence3 open vulnerabilities affect the current version (2.7.8.5). 15 of 18 disclosed are patched.
- 2026-10-21 CVE-2026-112860 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 2.7.8.5 No patch available
- Open Medium · 4.3 Participants Database <= 2.7.8.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗2026-10-20 CVE-2026-112861 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 2.7.8.5 No patch available
- 2026-08-13 CVE-2026-28189 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 2.7.8.4 Patched in 2.7.8.5
- 2026-08-05 CVE-2026-13596 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects < 2.7.8.4 Patched in 2.7.8.4
- 2026-07-22 CVE-2026-59525 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 2.7.8.3 Patched in 2.7.8.4
- 2026-07-22 CVE-2026-59555 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 2.7.8.3 Patched in 2.7.8.4
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Participants Database <= 2.7.6.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-09-22 CVE-2025-58008 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.7.6.3 Patched in 2.7.7
- Patched Medium · 4.4 Participants Database <= 2.4.9 - Authenticated(Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via plugin settings ↗2023-05-03 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.5 Patched in 2.5
- Patched Medium · 5.4 Participants Database <= 2.4.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via _process_general ↗
- 2020-02-10 CVE-2020-8596 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects < 1.9.5.6 Patched in 1.9.5.6
- 2017-09-06 CVE-2017-14126 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.7.5.9 Patched in 1.7.5.10
- 2014-06-02 CVE-2014-3961 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects < 1.5.4.9 Patched in 1.5.4.9
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 59 languages, 5 at 90% or more
Plus 35 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 16 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Build and maintain a fully customizable database of participants, members or anything with signup forms, ad..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 19 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 19 of 19 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ✓ Headings and lists 12 headings and 2 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 9,088 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "directory", "mailing list" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-01-29 8K+ → 7K+ down after 373 days in tier
- 2025-01-21 9K+ → 8K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-01-20 8K+ → 9K+ up after 17 days in tier
- 2025-01-03 9K+ → 8K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2025-01-01 8K+ → 9K+ up after 5 days in tier
- 2024-12-27 9K+ → 8K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2024-12-25 8K+ → 9K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2024-12-24 9K+ → 8K+ down after 241 days in tier
Competes with
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