# Hydrogen Paste

> Hydrogen Paste has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 162 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hydrogen Paste shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to paste any elements you have previously copied using Hydrogen Pack**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 10,603
- **Downloads (30 days):** 162 (+35% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** May 17, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Clean Plugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cleanplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/erropix-hydrogen-paste/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [copy & paste](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/copy-paste/) | #2 | 8 |
| [Hydrogen Pack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hydrogen-pack/) | #1 | 1 |
| [oxygen builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/oxygen-builder/) | #3 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| copy & paste | >100 | 5,130 |
| Hydrogen Pack | #1 | 2 |
| oxygen builder | >100 | 447 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 95.7%
- 1.2: 4.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Paste](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-paste/) | 9K+ | 4.8/5 (35) | Dec 5, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 3 | [VK Simple Copy Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-simple-copy-block/) | 300+ | — | May 21, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 4 | [Remove layout destroying HTML-Tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-layout-destroying-html-tags/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 15, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Content Protection and Disable Right Click](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-protection-and-disable-right-click/) | 50+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 13, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [Protect My Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/protect-my-contents/) | 20+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 11, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [Pasteboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pasteboard/) | 10+ | — | Jul 22, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Copy Paste Ubermenu Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ubermenu-copypaste-settings/) | <10 | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Hydrogen Paste safe to use in 2026?
Hydrogen Paste shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hydrogen Paste?
Hydrogen Paste is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,603 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 162 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hydrogen Paste work with WordPress 7.1?
Hydrogen Paste is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Hydrogen Paste need?
Hydrogen Paste requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Hydrogen Paste last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on May 17, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Hydrogen Paste?
Hydrogen Paste is developed and maintained by Clean Plugins.

### What are the best alternatives to Hydrogen Paste?
The most popular alternatives to Hydrogen Paste are The Paste (9K+ installs), VK Simple Copy Block (300+ installs) and Remove layout destroying HT… (100+ installs).


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