Customized Message
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…
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Customized Message stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blog | >100 |
| content | >100 |
| Plugin | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| WordPress | >100 |
About Customized Message
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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 shortcode “[cmsg]” to any or all of your blog posts, in which you want this message to appear. You can use it anywere in your post, just type “[cmsg]” at the place where you want this message to appear.
Installation
The Customized Message plugin can be installed in 4 easy steps:
- Unzip “customized-message” archive and put all files into a folder like “/wp-content/plugins/customized-message/”
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Inside the WordPress admin, go to Settings -> Customized message. Write the message -> choose color -> click ok
- Add shortcode “[cmsg]” in the blog post where you want this message to appear
Screenshots
![Add "[cmsg]" shortcode to the post where you want this message to appear](https://ps.w.org/customized-message/assets/screenshot-3.png?rev=2174703)
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FAQ
Customized Message: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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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 1,427 times since it launched in October 2019. It was downloaded 73 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).
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