Contacts BMLT
Contacts BMLT is a plugin that displays helpline and website information about service bodies using the contacts_bmlt shortcode.
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Contacts BMLT shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Contacts BMLT stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| basic meeting list toolbox | #6 |
| bmlt | #13 |
| contacts | >100 |
| na | >100 |
| narcotics anonymous | #9 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Contacts BMLT
From the official readme · v1.3.2Description
Contacts BMLT is a plugin that displays helpline and website information about service bodies using the contacts_bmlt shortcode.
SHORTCODE
Basic: [contacts_bmlt]
Attributes: root_server, display_type, parent_id, show_description, show_email, show_url_in_name, show_tel_url, show_full_url, show_all_services, show_locations
— Most Shortcode parameters can be combined
Usage
A minimum of root_server needs to be set.
Ex. [contacts_bmlt root_server="https://www.domain.org/main_server"]
display_type To change the display type add display_type="table" there are two different types table, block the default is table.
Ex. [contacts_bmlt root_server="https://www.domain.org/main_server" display_type="table"]
parent_id This will only display service bodies who has set parent_id.
Ex. [contacts_bmlt root_server="https://www.domain.org/main_server" parent_id="22"]
show_description This will display the service bodies description underneath the name if set.
Ex. [contacts_bmlt root_server="https://www.domain.org/main_server" show_description="1"]
show_email This will display the service bodies contact email underneath the name if set.
Ex. [contacts_bmlt root_server="https://www.domain.org/main_server" show_email="1"]
show_url_in_name This will add a link to the service body name, this is the default action. To remove the url from the service body name add show_url_in_name="0quot;.
Ex. [contacts_bmlt root_server="https://www.domain.org/main_server" show_url_in_name="0"]
show_tel_url This will add a tel link to the telephone number. Default is to not add it.
Ex. [contacts_bmlt root_server="https://www.domain.org/main_server" show_tel_url="1"]
show_full_url This will add a separate column or div with the full url displayed. Default is to not add it.
Ex. [contacts_bmlt root_server="https://www.domain.org/main_server" show_full_url="1"]
show_all_services This will display all service bodies regardless of whether they have their phone or URL field filled out. The default is not to display them.
Ex. [contacts_bmlt root_server="https://www.domain.org/main_server" show_all_services="1"]
show_locations This will display a list of locations below the service body name. Accepted values are location_neighborhood, location_city_subsection, location_municipality, location_sub_province.
Ex. [contacts_bmlt root_server="https://www.domain.org/main_server" show_locations="location_municipality"]
EXAMPLES
https://sca.charlestonna.org/region-contacts/
MORE INFORMATION
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Download and install the plugin from WordPress dashboard. You can also upload the entire Contacts BMLT Plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Add [contacts_bmlt] shortcode to your WordPress page/post.
- At a minimum assign root_server.
Changelog
1.3.2
- version bump.
1.3.1
- Fix for unhandled errors.
1.3.0
- Note this version requires BMLT Root Server version 3.04 or greater.
- Refactored codebase.
1.2.2
- Fix for various PHP warnings.
1.2.1
- Fix for User-Agent issue that appears to be present on SiteGround hosted root servers.
1.2.0
- Updated version logic for BMLT 3.0.0 compatibility.
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Contacts BMLT: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Contacts BMLT free?
Yes. Contacts BMLT is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Contacts BMLT safe to use in 2026?
Contacts BMLT shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Contacts BMLT?
Contacts BMLT is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,232 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.
Does Contacts BMLT work with WordPress 7.1?
Contacts BMLT is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Contacts BMLT need?
Contacts BMLT requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Contacts BMLT last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on April 18, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Contacts BMLT?
Contacts BMLT is developed and maintained by pjaudiomv.
What are the best alternatives to Contacts BMLT?
The most popular alternatives to Contacts BMLT are List Locations BMLT (80+ installs) and Upcoming Meetings BMLT (50+ installs).
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