# Book Review Library

> Book Review Library has 200+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 16 reviews and 390 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 80/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Book Review Library is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.

**A book cataloguing and review system designed with bookophiles and librarians in mind.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 34,096
- **Downloads (30 days):** 390 (+338.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 16 reviews
- **Health score:** 80/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.4.25
- **Last updated:** Sep 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Chris Reynolds (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jazzs3quence/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/book-review-library/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [book](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/book/) | #8 | 27 |
| [book review](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/book-review/) | #2 | 2 |
| [librarian](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/librarian/) | #1 | 1 |
| [library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/library/) | #19 | 78 |
| [reading level](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-level/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| book | #6 | 1,847 |
| book review | #1 | 549 |
| librarian | #1 | 7 |
| library | #29 | 10,000 |
| reading level | #1 | 845 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [MyBookTable Bookstore by Stormhill Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mybooktable/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (41) | Aug 1, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 2 | [Book Previewer for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/book-previewer-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 4/5 (2) | Dec 15, 2020 | 31/100 |
| 3 | [Mooberry Book Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mooberry-book-manager/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (46) | Dec 13, 2024 | 45/100 |
| 4 | [Book Review Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/book-review-block/) | 900+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Sep 8, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [WP Post Series](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-series/) | 600+ | 4.7/5 (9) | Oct 19, 2020 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [Planyo online reservation system](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/planyo-online-reservation-system/) | 400+ | — | Mar 23, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [Book Preview for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/book-preview-for-woocommerce/) | 200+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Jun 25, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Buy This Book](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buy-this-book/) | 90+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jul 5, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [bookTuner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/booktuner/) | 20+ | — | Feb 6, 2011 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [Book Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/book-widget/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 16, 2016 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Review Library free?
Yes. Book Review Library is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Book Review Library safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Book Review Library is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Book Review Library?
Book Review Library is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 34,096 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 390 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Book Review Library work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Book Review Library up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Book Review Library need?
Book Review Library requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Book Review Library last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.25, was released on September 13, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Book Review Library?
Book Review Library is developed and maintained by Chris Reynolds.

### What are the best alternatives to Book Review Library?
The most popular alternatives to Book Review Library are MyBookTable Bookstore by St… (1K+ installs), Book Previewer for Woocomme… (1K+ installs) and Mooberry Book Manager (1K+ installs).


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