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Best WordPress Plugins for Test

15 plugins compared · Updated August 2026 · Test

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Choosing a WordPress plugin for test comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.

We ranked 15 plugins using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 15 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.

How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.

At a glance

  1. 1. WP STAGING Best overall 92/100
  2. 2. Quiz Maker by AYS 90/100
  3. 3. Theme Check 86/100
  4. 4. Security Ninja 84/100
  5. 5. Nelio A/B Testing 84/100
  6. 6. EasyTest 83/100
  7. 7. Watu Quiz 83/100
  8. 8. Split Test For Elementor 81/100
  9. 9. Chained Quiz 81/100
  10. 10. VRTs 80/100
  11. 11. Security Ninja For MainWP 79/100
  12. 12. PHP Vitals 78/100
  13. 13. ProctoPress 77/100
  14. 14. Speed Analyzer 76/100
  15. 15. Test jQuery Updates 73/100
1 WP STAGING
Best overall Free by Rene Hermenau

WP STAGING

WordPress backup plugin: backups, restore & migration in minutes. Clone or duplicate your site, test updates on a staging copy. 100% unit-tested.

4.8★
from 2,464 ratings
100k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
92

WPScore

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3 Theme Check
Free by WordPress.org

Theme Check

A simple and easy way to test your theme for all the latest WordPress standards and practices. A great theme development tool!

4.8★
from 195 ratings
20k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
86

WPScore

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4 Security Ninja
Free by cleverplugins

Security Ninja

WordPress security plugin: free 8G firewall/WAF, 50+ tests, vulnerability/core scanning, events logging, AI reports.

4.7★
from 101 ratings
7k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
84

WPScore

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5 Nelio A/B Testing
Free by Nelio Software

Nelio A/B Testing

A/B Testing, conversion rate optimization, and beautiful Heatmaps with AI Assistance.

4.8★
from 97 ratings
4k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
84

WPScore

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6 EasyTest
Free by WP Grids

EasyTest

A/B test your WordPress pages, headlines and buttons. Split your traffic, track conversions, and see which version actually wins.

5★
from 1 ratings
10k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
83

WPScore

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7 Watu Quiz
Free by Bob

Watu Quiz

Creates exams, surveys, and quizzes with unlimited number of questions and answers. Mobile/touch - friendly.

4.7★
from 136 ratings
3k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
83

WPScore

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9 Chained Quiz
Free by Bob

Chained Quiz

Create a quiz where the next question depends on the answer to the previous question. Final quiz results depend on the amount of collected points.

4.9★
from 38 ratings
1k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
81

WPScore

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10 VRTs
Free by Bleech

VRTs

Keep your WordPress websites bug-free with automatic screenshots, daily comparisons, and instant tests after WordPress and plugin updates.

4.6★
from 9 ratings
800+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
80

WPScore

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12 PHP Vitals
Free by Webslice

PHP Vitals

How fast is your web host? Dozens of PHP speed tests, 1 overall grade: The easy way to compare hosting performance.

5★
from 1 ratings
300+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
78

WPScore

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13 ProctoPress
Free by miniOrange

ProctoPress

Online Exam Proctoring solution provides advanced monitoring and restriction features that ensure fair and secure online examinations

5★
from 11 ratings
100+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
77

WPScore

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14 Speed Analyzer
Free by Dalibor

Speed Analyzer

Test and audit your website's speed directly inside the WordPress dashboard. TTFB, Request Count, Google PSI LCP/FCP, Autoload Options, and more.

5★
from 2 ratings
100+
active installs
Updated
Jun 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
76

WPScore

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