# Badger

> Badger has <10 active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Badger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,440
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+53.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 23, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cubecolour (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/numeeja/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/badger/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [alert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/alert/) | #69 | 82 |
| [blink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blink/) | #1 | 1 |
| [nag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nag/) | #6 | 6 |
| [tab](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tab/) | #54 | 57 |
| [title](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/title/) | >100 | 141 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| alert | >100 | 3,618 |
| blink | #21 | 59 |
| nag | >100 | 405 |
| tab | >100 | 10,000 |
| title | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [VK Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-blocks/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (6) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Customize WordPress Emails and Alerts – Better Notifications for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bnfw/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (184) | Jul 30, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP Notification Bars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-notification-bars/) | 10K+ | 3.7/5 (41) | Feb 28, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 4 | [Notification – Custom Notifications and Alerts for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notification/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (124) | Mar 11, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 5 | [Popup Box – Easily Create WordPress Popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-box/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (11) | Aug 25, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 6 | [Disclaimer Popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disclaimer-popup/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Oct 1, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [WP Post Disclaimer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-disclaimer/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (8) | Jan 7, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Product Notices for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-notices-for-woocommerce/) | 800+ | 5/5 (7) | May 8, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [WP Notification Bell](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-notification-bell/) | 700+ | 4.9/5 (12) | Mar 2, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [Admin Notice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-notice/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 25, 2022 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Badger free?
Yes. Badger is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Badger safe to use in 2026?
Badger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Badger?
Badger is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,440 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Badger work with WordPress 7.1?
Badger is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Badger last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on June 23, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Badger?
Badger is developed and maintained by cubecolour.

### What are the best alternatives to Badger?
The most popular alternatives to Badger are VK Blocks (100K+ installs), Customize WordPress Emails… (30K+ installs) and WP Notification Bars (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/badger/ · Generated 2026-10-07 21:53 UTC by PageForge