# Digg

> Digg has 10+ active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Digg shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin provides an easy framework to add Digg buttons and Digg widgets to your page. Digg buttons help drive traffic to your content by allowing easy Digging and submission into the Digg ecosystem. Digg widgets…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,033
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.1
- **Last updated:** May 25, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.9.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jeffhodsdon/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/digg/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [digg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/digg/) | #17 | 21 |
| [news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news/) | >100 | 215 |
| [share](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/share/) | >100 | 254 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | >100 | 461 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| digg | #92 | 160 |
| news | >100 | 10,000 |
| share | >100 | 6,844 |
| social | >100 | 5,956 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Social Media Icons Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-media-icons/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Tilt Social Share Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tilt-social-share-widget/) | 300+ | — | Jun 28, 2012 | 26/100 |
| 3 | [RSS Feed Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-feed-styles/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 18, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Social Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-buttons/) | 50+ | — | May 18, 2008 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [WP Frame Breaker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-frame-breaker/) | 30+ | — | Apr 13, 2009 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Socially Social Bookmaring Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/socially-social-bookmarking-widget/) | 10+ | — | Mar 3, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [DamnSexyBookmarks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/damnsexybookmarks/) | 10+ | — | Apr 24, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Social Media Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-media-manager/) | 10+ | — | Jun 28, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [jadedcoder Sticky Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jadedcoder-sticky-permalinks/) | 10+ | — | Aug 14, 2007 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [digg widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/digg-widget/) | 10+ | — | Apr 17, 2008 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Digg safe to use in 2026?
Digg shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Digg?
Digg is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,033 times since it launched in April 2010. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Digg work with WordPress 7.1?
Digg is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Digg last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.1, was released on May 25, 2010 (16 years ago).

### What are the best alternatives to Digg?
The most popular alternatives to Digg are Social Media Icons Widget (1K+ installs), Tilt Social Share Widget (300+ installs) and RSS Feed Styles (100+ installs).


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