# Blue Storage

> Blue Storage has 10+ active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Blue Storage shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,366
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+51.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 2, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** derekheld (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/derekheld/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/blue-storage/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Azure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/azure/) | #6 | 17 |
| [Azure Storage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/azure-storage/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Media Files](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-files/) | #3 | 3 |
| [microsoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/microsoft/) | #18 | 28 |
| [microsoft azure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/microsoft-azure/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Azure | >100 | 227 |
| Azure Storage | #70 | 72 |
| Media Files | >100 | 7,806 |
| microsoft | >100 | 1,167 |
| microsoft azure | >100 | 143 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [miniOrange Embed Outlook Teams Calendar Events](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-outlook-teams-calendar-events/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [Login with Microsoft Entra ID](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-azure/) | 50+ | — | Apr 28, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Rafa Azure Simple Upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rafa-azure-simple-upload/) | 20+ | — | Dec 19, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [Cache Purge for Azure Front Door](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-purge-for-azure-front-door/) | 10+ | — | Feb 9, 2026 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [App Service Info for Azure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/app-service-info-for-azure/) | 10+ | — | Sep 20, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [App Service Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/app-service-assistant/) | 10+ | — | Jul 3, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Search with Azure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-with-azure/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 23, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [KloudStack Observability for Azure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kloudstack-azure-observability/) | <10 | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [KOZ Static Translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/koz-static-translate/) | <10 | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [KOZ Translate Diagnostics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/koz-translate-diagnostics/) | <10 | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Blue Storage safe to use in 2026?
Blue Storage shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Blue Storage?
Blue Storage is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,366 times since it launched in December 2015. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Blue Storage work with WordPress 7.1?
Blue Storage is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Blue Storage last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on April 2, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Blue Storage?
Blue Storage is developed and maintained by derekheld.

### What are the best alternatives to Blue Storage?
The most popular alternatives to Blue Storage are miniOrange Embed Outlook Te… (300+ installs), Login with Microsoft Entra… (50+ installs) and Rafa Azure Simple Upload (20+ installs).


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