# Censortive

> Censortive has 10+ active installs and 173 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Censortive shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 19 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Censortive uses text-to-image technology to convert user-defined ‘sensitive’ words into an image file that blends right into the flow of text. By changing the text into an image file, you effectively negate the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,208
- **Downloads (30 days):** 173 (+2.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 4, 2007
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ryan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/daobydesign/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/censortive/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [censorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/censorship/) | #2 | 6 |
| [text to image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-to-image/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| censorship | #38 | 38 |
| text to image | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SOPA Blackout Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sopa-blackout-plugin/) | 20+ | — | Jan 17, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 3 | [SOPA Blackout for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sopa-blackout-plugin-for-wordpress/) | 10+ | — | Jan 18, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Censorship Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/censorship/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 23, 2020 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [AntylaykaUA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antylaykaua/) | <10 | — | Mar 25, 2020 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [Lantern Action Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unbounded-by-lantern/) | <10 | — | Sep 29, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Censortive safe to use in 2026?
Censortive shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 19 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Censortive?
Censortive is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,208 times since it launched in November 2007. It was downloaded 173 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Censortive work with WordPress 7.1?
Censortive is officially tested up to WordPress 2.3, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Censortive last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on November 4, 2007 (19 years ago).

### Who makes Censortive?
Censortive is developed and maintained by Ryan.

### What are the best alternatives to Censortive?
The most popular alternatives to Censortive are SOPA Blackout Plugin (20+ installs), SOPA Blackout for WordPress (10+ installs) and Censorship Plugin (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/censortive/ · Generated 2026-10-08 14:27 UTC by PageForge