# GitHub Badge

> GitHub Badge has 10+ active installs and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** GitHub Badge shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plug-in allows you to create and place a GitHub css3 badge to your webpage on wordpress. With the help of this plug-in you create a css3 badge for your users or followers helping them to follow your GitHub account…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,242
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+44.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 24, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** GraphicEdit (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/graphicedit/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/github-badge/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | >100 | 491 |
| [pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pages/) | >100 | 379 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,201 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,116 |
| [short code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/short-code/) | #15 | 19 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| pages | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| short code | >100 | 5,274 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Type Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-type-switcher/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (253) | Mar 24, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Page Ordering](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-page-ordering/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (131) | Sep 24, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Page Links To](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-links-to/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (157) | Apr 4, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [Display Posts – Easy lists, grids, navigation, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-posts-shortcode/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (164) | Oct 14, 2024 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Fast Page & Post Duplicator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-or-post-clone/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Mar 6, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 6 | [Pages with category and tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pages-with-category-and-tag/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (28) | Aug 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Reveal IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reveal-ids-for-wp-admin-25/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (61) | Aug 15, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [VK Link Target Controller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-link-target-controller/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 24, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [WP Admin UI Customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-ui-customize/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (59) | Nov 20, 2024 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [WP-Paginate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-paginate/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (107) | May 21, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is GitHub Badge safe to use in 2026?
GitHub Badge shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use GitHub Badge?
GitHub Badge is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,242 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does GitHub Badge work with WordPress 7.1?
GitHub Badge is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was GitHub Badge last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on March 24, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes GitHub Badge?
GitHub Badge is developed and maintained by GraphicEdit.

### What are the best alternatives to GitHub Badge?
The most popular alternatives to GitHub Badge are Post Type Switcher (200K+ installs), Simple Page Ordering (100K+ installs) and Page Links To (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/github-badge/ · Generated 2026-10-10 02:21 UTC by PageForge