Bubble Critic
Contains the Bubble Critic Forums block.
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Bubble Critic stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| cloud | >100 |
| forums | >100 |
| Free | >100 |
| issue-tracking | >100 |
About Bubble Critic
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Embed the Bubble Critic forums and build a community on your website.
Main features:
* Free and No Ads
* Cloud-Hosted
— No Back-End
— Automatic Updates
* Full Control With Privileges
— Customizable Privilege Sets
— Option to Auto-Assign Moderator Privileges
* Issue Tracking Tools
— Get Forum Users Excited for Upcoming Content
* Share Images, Links, and YouTube Videos
* Smart Algorithms to Promote Best Content
Note: Bubble Critic forums is a third party service. All data that is used to display the embedded Bubble Critic forums is received from bubblecritic.com, and all user input, such as posts and messages, is transmitted to and stored at bubblecritic.com.
Bubble Critic Terms of Service: https://www.bubblecritic.com/tos
Bubble Critic Privacy Policy: https://www.bubblecritic.com/privacy_policy
Installation
- Upload “bubble-critic” folder to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory.
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
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FAQ
Bubble Critic: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
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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