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Recipe card pluginVersion checked: 10.8.5 · Oct 9, 2026

WP Recipe Maker review

The most widely used recipe card plugin, with a free template editor, the longest importer list and three paid tiers that unlock nutrition, unit conversion and reader accounts.

Best for: Food bloggers at any size, from a first blog on the free version to publishers who need nutrition calculation, collections and shoppable ingredients.

Official websitewordpress.org listing

Strengths / Weaknesses

Strengths

  • By far the largest install base on wordpress.org, with a near-perfect rating.
  • JSON-LD, Guided Recipes markup, step media and a full template editor are free.
  • Imports from more than 20 other recipe plugins.
  • Frequent releases and a 30-day refund window.

Weaknesses

  • Adjustable servings, the nutrition label and cook mode need Premium.
  • Nutrition calculation and unit conversion need Pro at $99 a year.
  • Collections, meal planning and visitor submissions need Elite at $149 a year.
  • A recipe index needs a separate plugin from the same developer.

wordpress.org numbers

Type
Recipe card plugin
Developer
Bootstrapped Ventures
Active installs
50,000+
Rating
4.96 / 5 (355 ratings)
Current version
10.9.1
Last updated
Oct 15, 2026
On wordpress.org since
Sep 7, 2016
Requires
WordPress 6.6, PHP 7.2

Read from the wordpress.org plugin API on Oct 19, 2026.wordpress.org listing

Pricing

PlanPriceSites
Free version$0–
Premium$49 / year1
Pro$99 / year1
Elite$149 / year1

Lifetime licence: Not listed. Refunds: 30-day money-back guarantee.Pricing source

Features, area by area

Structured data

FeatureValueNote
Recipe schema (JSON-LD)Outputs Recipe structured data as JSON-LD, the format Google recommends for recipe rich results.YesFree
Guided Recipes markupMarks each step so the recipe is eligible for step-by-step guidance on smart displays and Google Assistant.YesFree

Editors and placement

FeatureValueNote
Block editor (Gutenberg)Has its own block for adding a recipe in the WordPress block editor.YesFree
Classic EditorRecipes can be added to posts from the Classic Editor.YesFree
ElementorHas its own Elementor widget.YesFree
ShortcodeA shortcode displays a recipe or a recipe listing anywhere shortcodes run.YesFree
Recipe card inside a postA full recipe card can be placed inside a normal blog post, under your own writing.YesFree
Standalone recipe pagesEach recipe gets its own page and URL, separate from blog posts.Not checked

Design

FeatureValueNote
Templates and layoutsHow many recipe designs come with the plugin.Template Editor with unlimited custom templates (free); extra templates in Premium
Template editorA visual tool for changing the structure of a recipe template, beyond colours.YesFree

Ingredients

FeatureValueNote
Ingredient groupsIngredients can be split under headings such as "For the sauce".YesFree
Adjustable servingsReaders change the number of servings and the quantities recalculate.YesPaid: Premium
Unit conversionReaders switch between US and metric units on the recipe.YesPaid: Pro
Ingredient linksIngredients can link out, for example to an affiliate product.YesPaid: Premium
Equipment listA section listing the tools a recipe needs, shown to readers.YesPaid: PremiumEquipment links are confirmed in Premium. Whether a plain equipment list is free was not checked.

Instructions

FeatureValueNote
Step photosA photo or video can be attached to an individual step.YesFree
TimersTimes in the instructions become timers the reader can start.YesPaid: Premium

Nutrition

FeatureValueNote
Nutrition labelNutrition values are entered by hand and shown as a nutrition facts label.YesPaid: Premium
Automatic nutrition calculationNutrition values are calculated from the ingredient list using a food database.YesPaid: ProUses the Spoonacular API.

Reader tools

FeatureValueNote
Star ratingsReaders can rate a recipe out of five stars.YesFreeRatings through comments are free. Rating inside the card needs Premium.
Print viewA print button opens a clean, printable version of the recipe.YesFree
Jump to recipeA button at the top of a post scrolls straight to the recipe card.YesFree
Cook modeA switch keeps the reader's screen awake while cooking.YesPaid: Premium
Saved recipesReaders can save recipes and find them again later.YesPaid: Premium
Meal planner and shopping listReaders build a meal plan or shopping list from recipes on the site.YesPaid: Elite

Building a recipe site

FeatureValueNote
Recipe index and searchListing pages where visitors browse, filter and search all recipes.PartialFreeRecipe search is free. A browsable index needs the separate WP Ultimate Post Grid plugin.
Visitor-submitted recipesVisitors send in recipes through a form on the site, for you to moderate.YesPaid: Elite
WPML or Polylang supportDeclares compatibility with a multilingual plugin so recipes can be translated.Not checked

Migration and extras

FeatureValueNote
ImportersWhich other recipe plugins it can import recipes from.20+ plugins, including Tasty Recipes, Create, WP Delicious, Recipe Card Blocks, Cooked and Zip Recipes
AI recipe draftingGenerates a recipe draft with an AI model.Not checked

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