Best issue plugins for WordPress
The most popular issue plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Issues and Series for Newspapers, Magazines, Publishers, Writers leads with 2K+ active installs, ahead of Fix Another update is currently in progress (100+) and Bug Library (100+). All 6 plugins tagged “issue” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 6 issue plugins
- 1.
Issues and Series for Newspapers, Magazines, Publishers, WritersThe most installed issue plugin, with 2K+ active installs. Rated 4.5 from 73 reviews, updated 1 week ago.
- 2.Fix Another update is currently in progress
100+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.4.25.
- 3.
Bug Library100+ active installs. Rated 4.7 from 6 reviews, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.5.14.
- 4.
Manage Issue Based Magazine (Multi-language)10+ active installs. Rated 3.9 from 14 reviews, last updated 11 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.2.39.
- 5.FeedbackBird
Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.5.14.
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Admin Bug ReportFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
All 6 plugins tagged “issue”

Issues and Series for Newspapers, Magazines, Publishers, Writers
Down in the last 7 days:6#4,361by PublishPress13 days ago
Organize posts into issues or a series. Ideal for magazines, newspapers, teachers, comic artists, and anyone writing multi-part articles.
- Installs
- 2K+
- Rating
- 4.5(73)
- Downloads
- 70/day
Fix Another update is currently in progress
Down in the last 7 days:46#15,686by Mahesh Waghmare6 years ago
Zero configuration. One click fix "Another update is currently in progress." which occurs while updating the WordPress core or auto updating …
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day

Bug Library
Up in the last 7 days:201#16,570by Yannick Lefebvre1 year ago
This plugin provides an easy way to incorporate a bug/enhancement tracking system to a WordPress site.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 4.7(6)
- Downloads
- 11/day

Manage Issue Based Magazine (Multi-language)
Down in the last 7 days:358#32,309by PurpleMAD11 years ago
Transform your website from a boring blog into a mesmerizing magazine in your language.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 3.9(14)
- Downloads
- 0/day
FeedbackBird
Up in the last 7 days:18,467#53,684by VeronaLabs2 years ago
FeedbackBird helps you easily gather feedback through your WordPress website, letting you understand and meet your audience's needs better.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 1/day

Admin Bug Report
Up in the last 7 days:16,910#55,226by David Baumwald1 year ago
A small plugin to help your WordPress clients report bugs and issues directly from the admin.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day