# BX Essentials

> BX Essentials has 20+ active installs and 161 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** BX Essentials shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,984
- **Downloads (30 days):** 161 (+35.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 4, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 8.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Buildbox (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/buildbox/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bx-essentials/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [dev](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dev/) | #10 | 18 |
| [tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tools/) | #34 | 101 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| dev | >100 | 2,087 |
| tools | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Taxonomy Thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sf-taxonomy-thumbnail/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (10) | May 30, 2016 | 40/100 |
| 2 | [WP PHP Console](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-php-console/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Nov 9, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [Gravity Forms – Tab Index](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-tabindex-gravity-forms-add-on/) | 100+ | 4.1/5 (7) | Dec 2, 2014 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [Custom Admin Footer Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-admin-footer-text/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 20, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Add Login Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-login-text/) | 90+ | 1/5 (1) | Jan 17, 2015 | 20/100 |
| 6 | [WP Manage Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-manage-plugins/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 25, 2009 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [PLX Multi-Environments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plx-multi-environments/) | 30+ | — | Nov 22, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Dev Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dev-theme/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | May 9, 2023 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [SnapShots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/snapshots/) | 20+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Dec 4, 2024 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Empty Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/empty-blog/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 14, 2019 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is BX Essentials safe to use in 2026?
BX Essentials shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BX Essentials?
BX Essentials is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,984 times since it launched in October 2021. It was downloaded 161 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BX Essentials work with WordPress 7.1?
BX Essentials is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does BX Essentials need?
BX Essentials requires PHP 8.0.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was BX Essentials last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.2, was released on November 4, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes BX Essentials?
BX Essentials is developed and maintained by Buildbox.

### What are the best alternatives to BX Essentials?
The most popular alternatives to BX Essentials are Taxonomy Thumbnail (3K+ installs), WP PHP Console (500+ installs) and Gravity Forms – Tab Index (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bx-essentials/ · Generated 2026-10-01 14:39 UTC by PageForge