Black Ribbon
Automatically add black ribbon into sites corner (may be used for some purpose)
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Black Ribbon shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Black Ribbon stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| black | >100 |
| black and white | >100 |
| grayscale | >100 |
| Site | >100 |
| white | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Black Ribbon
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
Automatically add black ribbon into sites corner (may be used for some purpose)
Features:
- Enable or disable on mobile
- 4 Ribbon positions
- User can add URL into ribbon
Compatible with all browsers:
- Google Chrome 19+
- Mozilla Firefox 3.6+
- Safari 3+
- Internet Explorer 9+
- Opera 10+
Notes
- WordPress Coding Standards
- 2 spaces for indent
- Repository on Github
TODO
- [x] Theme option
- [ ] Localization
- [ ] Separate utility out of main plugin file
- [ ] Ribbon animate when hover
- [ ] Support on IE 7-8
Thank you
- WordPress Plugin readme.txt Validator
- Autoprefixer CSS online
- PHP code syntax check
- Ribbon from Jatuporn Jib Piyawarinwong
- Ribbon watermark idea from Sittiphol Phanvilai
- Converted to svg by Krist Wongsuphasawat with help from potrace 1.10, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2011
Installation
- Install the plugin via admin plugins screen or download and upload this plugin into
wp-content/pluginsdirectory - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Select ribbon’s position via
Settings > Black Ribbon(optional) - Done
Changelog
Not available
1.1.2 (24 Dec 2019)
- Recheck with WordPress 5.3.2
- Fix cosmetic issues
1.1.1 (24 Jan 2017)
- Update text
1.1.0 (24 Jan 2017)
- User can add URL into ribbon
1.0.0 (24 Oct 2016)
- First release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Black Ribbon: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Black Ribbon free?
Yes. Black Ribbon is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Black Ribbon safe to use in 2026?
Black Ribbon shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Black Ribbon?
Black Ribbon is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,766 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 114 times in the last 30 days.
Does Black Ribbon work with WordPress 7.1?
Black Ribbon is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.23, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Black Ribbon last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on August 4, 2020 (6 years ago).
Who makes Black Ribbon?
Black Ribbon is developed and maintained by jojoee.
What are the best alternatives to Black Ribbon?
The most popular alternatives to Black Ribbon are Grayscale Body (100+ installs), Black Ribbon by Attawit (20+ installs) and Black Crow (CSS Flying Bird) (10+ installs).
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