Hostinger Tools

What is Hostinger Tools?

Hostinger Tools is an all-in-one utility plugin built to handle essential site administration tasks directly from your WordPress dashboard. Developed by Hostinger, the plugin has been available for 3 years and now powers over 3 million active installations. Its current version, 3.0.67, was last updated on June 2, 2026. The plugin holds a 3.5 out of 5 star rating from 40 total ratings, with 48% of users awarding 8% gave a one-star rating. This split suggests the tool works well for a clear majority but has notable issues for a significant minority of users.

Hostinger Tools replaces the earlier Hostinger plugin with an updated interface and streamlined feature set. Some components, such as the onboarding assistant and learning section, were moved to a separate plugin called Hostinger Easy Onboarding. This leaves Hostinger Tools focused on core maintenance, security, and redirect functions. It is tested up to WordPress 6.9.4 and requires PHP 8.1 or greater.

Key Features of Hostinger Tools

• Basic Info Dashboard – Displays your current WordPress and PHP versions, with automatic checks for available updates.
• Maintenance Mode Toggle – Enables or disables a maintenance screen for your site, with an optional bypass URL for selected users.
• XML-RPC Security Control – Lets you enable or disable XML-RPC requests to reduce attack surface.
• Authorize Application Page Control – Allows you to turn off the Authorize application page for tighter security.
• HTTPS Force Redirect – Forces all site URLs to use HTTPS for encrypted browsing.
• WWW Redirect Enforcement – Ensures all URLs consistently use the WWW prefix for uniform site access.
• LLMs.txt Generator – Automatically creates a structured LLMs.txt file in Markdown format, including your site title, description, posts, pages, and WooCommerce products. The file updates automatically when content changes.

Who Should Use Hostinger Tools?

This plugin is best suited for site owners who host their WordPress sites on Hostinger’s managed hosting platform. The plugin installs automatically on those accounts, making it a zero-effort addition for beginners. It is also free to use on any hosting provider, as long as the server meets the minimum PHP 8.0 and MySQL 5.6 requirements. The tool is ideal for administrators who need quick access to security toggles, redirect management, and maintenance mode without installing multiple separate plugins.

With 3 million active installs, the plugin clearly serves a large base of mostly Hostinger customers. Its feature set is deliberately narrow, focusing on site basics rather than deep performance or SEO tools. Users who want advanced caching, image optimization, or full-site analytics will need to supplement this plugin with others. For those who simply need HTTPS enforcement, maintenance mode, and XML-RPC control in one place, Hostinger Tools delivers those functions with minimal configuration.

Installation & Setup

If your site was set up on Hostinger’s managed WordPress hosting, the plugin is installed and activated automatically. For manual installation, go to Plugins > Add New in your dashboard, search for “Hostinger Tools,” then install and activate. The process is straightforward and beginner-friendly. No complex configuration is required after activation, as all features are accessible from a single settings page.

Support & Community

Support data from the last 2 months shows 9 open threads and only 2 resolved, giving a resolution rate of 22%. This low rate is a clear concern, especially given the 28% one-star rating. While the plugin has a large user base, the combination of unresolved support threads and a significant share of negative reviews indicates that some users encounter problems that are not addressed promptly. The plugin is developed by Hostinger, and educational resources are available through the Hostinger Academy YouTube channel and Hostinger Tutorials website. However, direct support responsiveness appears to be an area needing improvement.