BracketCloud
Implements a shortcode for embedding BracketCloud tournaments in post content.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where BracketCloud stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bracket | >100 |
| bracketcloud | #1 |
| round robin | #59 |
| tournament | #64 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About BracketCloud
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
BracketCloud is an online tournament management platform. This plugin replaces any [bracketcloud] shortcodes with the an embedded tournament from BracketCloud.
The shortcode syntax is [bracketcloud tid=123 width=600 height=500] where tid is the unique tournament ID found in the URL of your tournament page and the width/height (optional) controls the iframe embed size.
This plugin only lets you embed previously created tournaments. To create tournaments, visit http://bracketcloud.com and make an account.
Installation
- Activate the plugin.
Changelog
1.0.2
- Fixes bug that prevented width/height attributes from working.
1.0.1
- Adds width/height attributes.
1.0
- First stable version.
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FAQ
BracketCloud: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
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 38 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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