Bloginfo
A shortcode to get some useful information from your WordPress Installation.
Consider an alternative
Bloginfo 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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (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 Bloginfo stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bloginfo | #18 |
| functions | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Bloginfo
From the official readme · v1.0Description
A shortcode to get some useful information from your WordPress Installation.
This plugin is dedicated to Esther Miranda Lima, the daughter I didn’t have but I miss so much.
How to use
Just type
[bloginfo $show]
to get some blog info from your wordpress instalation.
Possible values for $show: here.
Credits
For developers
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Best Bloginfo alternatives
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FAQ
Bloginfo: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is Bloginfo free?
Yes. Bloginfo is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Bloginfo safe to use in 2026?
Bloginfo 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 Bloginfo?
Bloginfo is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,664 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.
Does Bloginfo work with WordPress 7.1?
Bloginfo is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Bloginfo need?
Bloginfo requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Bloginfo last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on November 19, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Bloginfo?
Bloginfo is developed and maintained by Marcos Rezende.
What are the best alternatives to Bloginfo?
The most popular alternatives to Bloginfo are Bloginfo Shortcode (700+ installs), Bloginfo Shortcode (700+ installs) and Dig Bloginfo Shortcode (200+ installs).
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