Easy Liveblogs
Live blogging made easy with the Easy Liveblogs plugin from vanrossum.dev.
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Easy Liveblogs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Easy Liveblogs stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| liveblog | #4 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.8 from 6 reviews
About Easy Liveblogs
From the official readme · v2.3.7Description
Covering a conference, sports event, breaking news or other quickly developing events? You want your readers to be updated as quickly as possible. The best way to do that is by providing them with a liveblog.
Built with developers in mind
The plugin has tons of filter and action hooks so that developers can adjust the plugin to their liking. Feel free to contribute on GitHub.
Installation
- Install the plugin from your WordPress admin, or upload and install the plugin folder to your plugins directory (e.g. /wp-content/plugins/)
- Activate the plugin
- Go to Easy Liveblogs > Settings and configure the options
Frequently asked questions
Which post types can be used for liveblogs?
You may choose which post types can support liveblogs through the plugin settings.
Can I embed a liveblog with a shortcode?
You can embed a liveblog with a shortcode by using [elb_liveblog id="the_id_of_your_liveblog"].
Does this plugin support AMP?
AMP is not supported, but a fallback link to the original page is displayed on AMP pages.
Changelog
Unreleased
2.3.7, November 20th, 2024
- Updating forgotten plugin version number.
2.3.6, November 20th, 2024
- Escape attributes on liveblog render.
2.3.5, August 22th, 2023
- Replace Twitter with X.
- Fix PHP notice when liveblog has no items yet.
2.3.4, March 20th, 2023
- Fix version number.
- Add filter ‘elb_api_get_entries_args’.
2.3.3, March 20th, 2023
- Fix AMP plugin validation message (enqueuing embed wp-embed.js).
- Update Spanish translation.
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
Easy Liveblogs: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is Easy Liveblogs free?
Yes. Easy Liveblogs is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Easy Liveblogs safe to use in 2026?
Easy Liveblogs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Easy Liveblogs?
Easy Liveblogs is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,064 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 132 times in the last 30 days.
Does Easy Liveblogs work with WordPress 7.1?
Easy Liveblogs is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Easy Liveblogs last updated?
The latest version, 2.3.7, was released on November 20, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Easy Liveblogs?
Easy Liveblogs is developed and maintained by Jeffrey van Rossum.
What are the best alternatives to Easy Liveblogs?
The most popular alternatives to Easy Liveblogs are Liveblog (2K+ installs), Arena.IM (100+ installs) and DmiMag LiveBlog. Live broad… (30+ installs).
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