Acquisition scout
Plugins worth approaching about a takeover, classified by deal rationale. An abandoned giant, a climbing indie and an out-resourced underdog are different purchases, so each candidate carries the archetype tags it earns and a fit score against its best one.
A high score isn't a verdict on the plugin, it's a signal that its users deserve a maintainer and its owner might welcome the conversation.
Underdog vs Goliath. Better reviews than a rival many times its size. A rescue play: add resources, take share.
20K+ installs 4.9★ · 2,354 reviews 0y idle Security
Why: 4.9★ vs 3.6★ for Hostinger Tools · Hostinger Tools holds 150x its installs and isn't slipping · install base flat while the rival climbs
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70K+ installs 4.8★ · 496 reviews 0y idle eCommerce
Why: 4.8★ vs 4.5★ for WooCommerce · WooCommerce holds 100x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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80K+ installs 4.8★ · 289 reviews 0y idle eCommerce
Why: 4.8★ vs 4.5★ for WooCommerce · WooCommerce holds 88x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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90K+ installs 4.9★ · 884 reviews 1.5y idle SEO
Why: 4.9★ vs 4.3★ for Easy Table of Contents · Easy Table of Contents holds 7x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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200K+ installs 4.6★ · 1,205 reviews 0y idle Email & Marketing
Why: 4.6★ vs 4.3★ for Hostinger Reach · Hostinger Reach holds 5x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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50K+ installs 4.6★ · 1,170 reviews 0y idle Email & Marketing
Why: 4.6★ vs 4.4★ for MailPoet · MailPoet holds 10x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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100K+ installs 4.8★ · 442 reviews 0.1y idle Uncategorized
Why: 4.8★ vs 4.6★ for File Manager · File Manager holds 10x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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20K+ installs 4.8★ · 399 reviews 2.6y idle Admin & Utilities
Why: 4.8★ vs 4.4★ for Maintenance · Maintenance holds 50x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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70K+ installs 4.9★ · 642 reviews 0y idle Multilingual
Why: 4.9★ vs 4.7★ for TranslatePress · TranslatePress holds 6x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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20K+ installs 4.9★ · 346 reviews 0y idle Email & Marketing
Why: 4.9★ vs 4.3★ for Hostinger Reach · Hostinger Reach holds 50x its installs and isn't slipping · install base flat while the rival climbs
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40K+ installs 4.9★ · 399 reviews 0y idle eCommerce
Why: 4.9★ vs 4.5★ for GTM4WP · GTM4WP holds 18x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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40K+ installs 4.7★ · 738 reviews 0y idle Login & Users
Why: 4.7★ vs 4.4★ for Ultimate Member · Ultimate Member holds 5x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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50K+ installs 4.7★ · 140 reviews 0.1y idle Page Builders
Why: 4.7★ vs 4.5★ for Elementor Website Builder · Elementor Website Builder holds 200x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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20K+ installs 4.7★ · 127 reviews 0.1y idle eCommerce
Why: 4.7★ vs 4.5★ for WooCommerce · WooCommerce holds 350x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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40K+ installs 4.8★ · 169 reviews 0y idle Email & Marketing
Why: 4.8★ vs 4.3★ for Hostinger Reach · Hostinger Reach holds 25x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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30K+ installs 4.8★ · 113 reviews 1y idle SEO
Why: 4.8★ vs 4.4★ for Redirection · Redirection holds 67x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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70K+ installs 4.7★ · 246 reviews 0y idle Privacy & Consent
Why: 4.7★ vs 4.2★ for CookieAdmin · CookieAdmin holds 6x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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40K+ installs 4.5★ · 171 reviews 0y idle Backup
Why: 4.5★ vs 4.3★ for Better Search Replace · Better Search Replace holds 25x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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90K+ installs 4.8★ · 144 reviews 0y idle Chat & Support
Why: 4.8★ vs 4.7★ for Joinchat · Joinchat holds 8x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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20K+ installs 4.6★ · 176 reviews 2.4y idle Blocks
Why: 4.6★ vs 4.2★ for Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks · Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks holds 15x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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20K+ installs 4.7★ · 206 reviews 0.2y idle Privacy & Consent
Why: 4.7★ vs 4.6★ for Embed Plus for YouTube Gallery, Livestre · Embed Plus for YouTube Gallery, Livestre holds 5x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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30K+ installs 4.8★ · 101 reviews 0.5y idle Privacy & Consent
Why: 4.8★ vs 4.5★ for GDPR Cookie Compliance · GDPR Cookie Compliance holds 10x its installs and isn't slipping · losing install tiers
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Scored from the tracked catalog: active installs, install-tier momentum from our milestone history, time since the last release and WordPress-version lag, category demand, ratings, and the competitive picture from shared-tag rivals. Companies only appear under "Orphaned by a company"; flagged and closed plugins never appear.