Quiz Cat – WordPress Quiz Plugin
by fatcatapps · Uncategorized
Also makes 10 other plugins · 64.2K+ installs across the portfolio →
Quiz Cat Lets You Create Beautiful Viral BuzzFeed-style Quizzes That Drive Social Shares & User Engagement. Set It Up In 2 Minutes.
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
4K+
≈4.7K estimated
Momentum
+69%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “quizzes” for “trivia”. “quizzes” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “trivia” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 58 average across 25,737 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.6%
of downloads still active
At least 4K of 243.3K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,770 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 1 release 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.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 36 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 35 reviews, smoothed to 4.35★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
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.
42
Momentum
Mixed: one swing, the rest drifting
+0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
25%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| viral quiz your tag | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| cat | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| buzzfeed quiz your tag | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| viral | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| buzzfeed | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| trivia quiz your tag | #4 | #5 | down 1 |
| quiz your tag | #7 | #10 | down 1 |
| trivia | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| quiz maker | #5 | #7 | up 1 |
| personality | #6 | #8 | up 2 |
| hd quiz | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| simple quiz | #4 | #7 | 0 |
| fun | #8 | #9 | 0 |
| personality test | #9 | #9 | down 2 |
| quiz trivia | #5 | #6 | 0 |
| science | #9 | #7 | up 1 |
| quizzes your tag | #17 | #19 | 0 |
| social viral | #6 | #8 | up 1 |
| user engagement | #18 | #19 | down 2 |
| preloader plugin | #15 | #10 | up 2 |
93 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 70 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “quizzes” for “trivia”. “quizzes” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “trivia” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 6.5K · 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
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
1
releases in the last 12 months
1mo ago
latest release · v3.2.0 · 25 Sep 2026
22
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. 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 “4K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 4 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 65% of the way through.
Install history since 3 May 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ rpm123abc2.5y ago
Love this plugin. It’s easy to use and it works.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ arkipress2.8y ago
I only tried two occasion, I don’t have much data to back up my claim, but I feel that this plugin help to extend the viewer session on my blog. Anyone is there a way to measure the stickiness of this plugin?
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mikejcandy3.1y ago
Very happy with this plugin as it’s nice and simple! We’ve already had customers engaging with it. But it would be good to be able to change the button colors with the free version 🙂 This topic was modified 2 years, 9 months ago by mikejcandy.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ harmonyous3.3y ago
I’ve been using this plugin since 2018, that alone should show how remarkable and stable it is. It’s already awesome the way it is but I have a feature request, in multiple choice questions, there could only be one correct answer. It would be great if there can be multiple correct answers or even all correct answers. That’s all, keep up the good work.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ fabiochito4.2y ago
I use the free version. It doesn’t work very well, it creates errors in the graphics. This is bad for me to take the paid version. …………. Everything works now after update This topic was modified 3 years, 11 months ago by fabiochito. This topic was modified 3 years, 11 months ago by fabiochito.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ lwando4.5y ago
!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ theskinnycat4.7y ago
I’ve only used it once so far, but it’s really easy to use and the result was very good.I look forward to using it more frequently in the near future and will come back for some more feedback. Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Popeye15.2y ago
A charitable 3 stars for a basic quiz plugin. Default colours can’t be altered to match your theme, overall visual design is poor. It is simple, basic and uncluttered, and that’s all you can say really.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.1.1 UI Fixes/Updates to prepare for WordPress 7.0 admin resdesign 3.1.1
- — Version 3.1.0 Added “confirm answer” button option Fix “remove image” button being hidden in some cases 3.1.0
- — Version 3.0.10 Changed ‘global_quiz_text_strings’ to function instead of global to improve compatibility Tested up to WordPress 6.8 3.0.10
- — Version 3.0.9 Fix – harden clone quiz function to check user capabilities and post type. 3.0.9
- — Version 3.0.8 Fixed possible theme conflict where question modal was hidden Changed quiz question checkbox alignment Changed allowed HTML sanitization in wysiwyg/wysi editor to match wp_kses_post allowed html Tested up to WordPress 6. 3.0.8
- — Version 3.0.7 Fix possible XSS vector reported. Tested up to WordPress 6.6 3.0.7
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 2 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.2.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.5 Quiz Cat – WordPress Quiz Plugin <= 3.1.1 - Authenticated (Author+) SQL Injection ↗2026-09-30 CVE-2026-94082 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 3.1.1 Patched in 3.2.0
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 14 languages, 4 at 90% or more
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
5 of 8 pass · checked 31 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Quiz Cat Lets You Create Beautiful Viral BuzzFeed-style Quizzes That Drive Social Shares & User Engagement...."
- ! Has a FAQ Only 2 questions in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 2 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("use this"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Gutenberg, Mailchimp, ConvertKit and 3 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 14 headings and 1 list.
- ✓ Enough to quote 6,399 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "buzzfeed quiz" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-06-27 5K+ → 4K+ down after 102 days in tier
- 2026-03-17 6K+ → 5K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-03-16 5K+ → 6K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-03-15 6K+ → 5K+ down after 131 days in tier
- 2025-11-04 5K+ → 6K+ up after 131 days in tier
- 2025-06-26 6K+ → 5K+ down after 228 days in tier
- 2024-11-10 5K+ → 6K+ up after 145 days in tier
- 2024-06-18 6K+ → 5K+ down after 177 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
- W WP Quizr 10+ installs · 4.2★ · 4 shared tags D
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ARI Stream Quiz – WordPress Quizzes Builder 1K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags B -
Quiz Maker by AYS 20K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
HD Quiz 6K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
HD Quiz – Limit Attempts 200+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
QuizMeister — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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