# Blog Terminal

> Blog Terminal has 90+ active installs and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Blog Terminal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Blog Terminal generates a terminal-like box that you can use to demonstrate terminal output or show the entry of terminal/console commands in a manner that is more demonstrative of actually using a Linux/Unix terminal…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 4,324
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+51.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 11, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** rsprta (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rsprta/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/blog-terminal/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cmd](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cmd/) | #1 | 2 |
| [console](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/console/) | #3 | 9 |
| [terminal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/terminal/) | #4 | 9 |
| [unix](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unix/) | #1 | 2 |
| [xterm](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/xterm/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cmd | >100 | 309 |
| console | >100 | 2,363 |
| terminal | >100 | 423 |
| unix | #90 | 194 |
| xterm | #2 | 2 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Keyboard Save](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/keyboard-save/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | May 5, 2014 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Blog Terminal safe to use in 2026?
Blog Terminal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Blog Terminal?
Blog Terminal is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,324 times since it launched in October 2017. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Blog Terminal work with WordPress 7.1?
Blog Terminal is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Blog Terminal need?
Blog Terminal requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Blog Terminal last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.1, was released on August 11, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Blog Terminal?
Blog Terminal is developed and maintained by rsprta.

### What are the best alternatives to Blog Terminal?
The most popular alternatives to Blog Terminal are Keyboard Save (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-terminal/ · Generated 2026-10-09 02:03 UTC by PageForge