# bookTuner

> bookTuner has 20+ active installs and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** bookTuner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**bookTuner displays books from Goodreads.com in a customizable format.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 5,421
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (+55.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** Feb 6, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** silversteelwolf (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/silversteelwolf/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/booktuner/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [artwork](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/artwork/) | #1 | 7 |
| [book](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/book/) | #10 | 27 |
| [cover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cover/) | #2 | 8 |
| [GoodReads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/goodreads/) | #5 | 5 |
| [reading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading/) | #13 | 43 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| artwork | >100 | 450 |
| book | >100 | 1,847 |
| cover | >100 | 3,844 |
| GoodReads | #32 | 34 |
| reading | >100 | 2,904 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [IG Portfolio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ig-portfolio/) | 20+ | — | Dec 30, 2016 | 24/100 |
| 3 | [Shift8 Portfolio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shift8-portfolio/) | 10+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Dec 22, 2021 | 26/100 |
| 4 | [< error messages > 404](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/error-messages-404/) | <10 | — | Dec 18, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [VW Arts Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vw-arts-gallery/) | <10 | — | Feb 14, 2026 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [record7 Gang Sheet Studio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/record7-gang-sheet-studio/) | <10 | — | Jul 15, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 7 | [Collect24 Art ID](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/collect24/) | <10 | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is bookTuner safe to use in 2026?
bookTuner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use bookTuner?
bookTuner is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,421 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does bookTuner work with WordPress 7.1?
bookTuner is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was bookTuner last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on February 6, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes bookTuner?
bookTuner is developed and maintained by silversteelwolf.

### What are the best alternatives to bookTuner?
The most popular alternatives to bookTuner are IG Portfolio (20+ installs), Shift8 Portfolio (10+ installs) and < error messages > 404 (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/booktuner/ · Generated 2026-10-03 10:16 UTC by PageForge