# BracketCloud

> BracketCloud has 10+ active installs and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** BracketCloud shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Implements a shortcode for embedding BracketCloud tournaments in post content.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,377
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 31, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** drupaljoe (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/drupaljoe/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bracketcloud/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bracket](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bracket/) | #5 | 8 |
| [bracketcloud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bracketcloud/) | #1 | 1 |
| [round robin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/round-robin/) | #1 | 4 |
| [tournament](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tournament/) | #8 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bracket | >100 | 524 |
| bracketcloud | #1 | 1 |
| round robin | #60 | 63 |
| tournament | #64 | 70 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Etsy Shop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/etsy-shop/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (30) | Aug 31, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Tournament Brackets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-tournament-brackets/) | 300+ | 4.1/5 (8) | Oct 7, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Tournamatch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tournamatch/) | 100+ | 4.3/5 (7) | Oct 7, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Literal Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/literal-shortcode/) | 10+ | — | Jan 1, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [brackify-embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-brackify/) | <10 | — | May 2, 2017 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [NetDraw](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/netdraw/) | <10 | — | Aug 28, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 8 | [Sportstats Cup Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sportstats-cup-generator/) | <10 | — | Oct 8, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is BracketCloud safe to use in 2026?
BracketCloud shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BracketCloud?
BracketCloud is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,377 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BracketCloud work with WordPress 7.1?
BracketCloud is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was BracketCloud last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on December 31, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes BracketCloud?
BracketCloud is developed and maintained by drupaljoe.

### What are the best alternatives to BracketCloud?
The most popular alternatives to BracketCloud are Etsy Shop (3K+ installs), Simple Tournament Brackets (300+ installs) and Tournamatch (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bracketcloud/ · Generated 2026-10-19 17:05 UTC by PageForge