# Display Color

> Display Color has 10+ active installs and 59 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

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

**[display-color] Simply use this shortcode on any page or widget are to display this tool. It will display the color from any color code.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,786
- **Downloads (30 days):** 59 (+7.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 20, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** farvehandleren (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/farvehandleren/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-color/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color/) | #69 | 91 |
| [colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/colors/) | #28 | 46 |
| [colour](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/colour/) | #9 | 10 |
| [colour code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/colour-code/) | #2 | 2 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,430 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| color | >100 | 10,000 |
| colors | >100 | 10,000 |
| colour | >100 | 2,692 |
| colour code | >100 | 1,840 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Central Color Palette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kt-tinymce-color-grid/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (57) | Aug 16, 2023 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [ACF RGBA Color Picker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-rgba-color-picker/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 22, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [The Events Calendar: Category Colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-events-calendar-category-colors/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (61) | Sep 16, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 4 | [Styleguide – Custom Fonts and Colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/styleguide/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (7) | Jan 30, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Special Text Boxes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-special-textboxes/) | 1K+ | 3.4/5 (21) | Sep 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 6 | [Comfortable Reading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comfortable-reading/) | 1K+ | 3.6/5 (11) | Dec 19, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [ACF Color Swatches](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-color-swatches/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 29, 2018 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Mark Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mark-posts/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Restrict Color Picker Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-restrict-color-picker/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 25, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Custom Highlight Color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-highlight-color/) | 900+ | 5/5 (5) | Jul 13, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### How many websites use Display Color?
Display Color is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,786 times since it launched in April 2016. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Display Color work with WordPress 7.1?
Display Color is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Display Color last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 20, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Display Color?
Display Color is developed and maintained by farvehandleren.

### What are the best alternatives to Display Color?
The most popular alternatives to Display Color are Central Color Palette (10K+ installs), ACF RGBA Color Picker (6K+ installs) and The Events Calendar: Catego… (4K+ installs).


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