# Customized Message

> Customized Message has <10 active installs and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Customized Message shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Add a customized message to any or all of your blog posts the easy way, instead of writing the same message again manually every time. Just type the message in the plugin settings page, choose the color, and save. Add a…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,438
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+27.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 11, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rajat Popli (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rpopli/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/customized-message/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blog/) | >100 | 262 |
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | >100 | 819 |
| [Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin/) | #24 | 24 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress/) | >100 | 181 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blog | >100 | 10,000 |
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| Plugin | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| WordPress | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Oct 2, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [Gum Addon for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gum-elementor-addon/) | 50K+ | — | Aug 19, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 4 | [Blog Designer Pack – Blog, Post Grid, Post Slider, Post Carousel, Category Post, News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-designer-pack/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (79) | Oct 11, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Post Slider and Post Carousel with Post Vertical Scrolling Widget – A Responsive Post Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-slider-and-carousel/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (31) | Oct 11, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [Latest Posts Block – Dynamic Posts Grid, Posts List, Posts Tile with Stunning Layouts for WordPress Blogs & Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-posts-block-lite/) | 6K+ | 4/5 (1) | Dec 10, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Blog Stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-blog-stats/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (38) | Aug 9, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Classic Blog Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-blog-grid/) | 3K+ | 3/5 (2) | Sep 7, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 9 | [WP Image Borders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-image-borders/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (45) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Blog-in-Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-in-blog/) | 800+ | 5/5 (16) | Jan 26, 2026 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Customized Message safe to use in 2026?
Customized Message shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Customized Message?
Customized Message is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,438 times since it launched in October 2019. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Customized Message work with WordPress 7.1?
Customized Message is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Customized Message last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on November 11, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Customized Message?
Customized Message is developed and maintained by Rajat Popli.

### What are the best alternatives to Customized Message?
The most popular alternatives to Customized Message are SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+ installs), All In One Favicon (60K+ installs) and Gum Addon for Elementor (50K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/customized-message/ · Generated 2026-10-14 03:15 UTC by PageForge