# Bubble Critic

> Bubble Critic has <10 active installs and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Bubble Critic shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Contains the Bubble Critic Forums block.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,691
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+56.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 29, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dobsizzle (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dobsizzle/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bubble-critic/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |
| [cloud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cloud/) | #50 | 52 |
| [forums](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forums/) | #42 | 45 |
| [Free](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/free/) | #57 | 70 |
| [issue-tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/issue-tracking/) | #3 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| cloud | >100 | 2,963 |
| forums | >100 | 7,030 |
| Free | >100 | 10,000 |
| issue-tracking | >100 | 3,951 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 6, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Bubble Critic safe to use in 2026?
Bubble Critic shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bubble Critic?
Bubble Critic is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,691 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bubble Critic work with WordPress 7.1?
Bubble Critic is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Bubble Critic last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 29, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Bubble Critic?
Bubble Critic is developed and maintained by dobsizzle.

### What are the best alternatives to Bubble Critic?
The most popular alternatives to Bubble Critic are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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