# Blog Members Directory shortcode

> Blog Members Directory shortcode has 10+ active installs and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Blog Members Directory shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**The plugin gives users the oportunity to embed a directory of Members of a site within any page. When using the shortcode [blog_members] when writing in the content of any page, the user includes in the page, a list of…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,070
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+42.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 22, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** D'Arcy Norman (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dnorman/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/blog-members-directory-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [directory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/directory/) | #69 | 140 |
| [members](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/members/) | #98 | 143 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,408 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| directory | >100 | 10,000 |
| members | >100 | 3,615 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/directorist/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (698) | Oct 6, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [GeoDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Listings Directory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geodirectory/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (716) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [HivePress – Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hivepress/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (221) | Oct 7, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Link Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-library/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Sep 6, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 5 | [Directorist AddonsKit for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/addonskit-for-elementor/) | 9K+ | 2/5 (4) | Nov 27, 2025 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [Classified Listing – AI-Powered Classified ads & Business Directory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classified-listing/) | 9K+ | 4.8/5 (138) | Sep 23, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [HivePress Favorites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hivepress-favorites/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 24, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [HivePress Messages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hivepress-messages/) | 7K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Aug 24, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 9 | [HivePress Reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hivepress-reviews/) | 7K+ | 3/5 (4) | Oct 8, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [Participants Database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/participants-database/) | 7K+ | 4.9/5 (320) | Jul 31, 2026 | 69/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blog Members Directory shortcode free?
Yes. Blog Members Directory shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Blog Members Directory shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Blog Members Directory shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Blog Members Directory shortcode?
Blog Members Directory shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,070 times since it launched in September 2009. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Blog Members Directory shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Blog Members Directory shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Blog Members Directory shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on October 22, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Blog Members Directory shortcode?
Blog Members Directory shortcode is developed and maintained by D'Arcy Norman.

### What are the best alternatives to Blog Members Directory shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Blog Members Directory shortcode are Directorist: AI-Powered Bus… (20K+ installs), GeoDirectory (10K+ installs) and HivePress (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-members-directory-shortcode/ · Generated 2026-10-10 21:51 UTC by PageForge