Hello HAL
Add random sci-fi movie quotes to the dashboard including the speaking character's name along with the title of the film.
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Hello HAL shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Hello HAL stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| movies | #41 |
| sci-fi | #3 |
| sci-fi quotes | #2 |
| science fiction | #2 |
| theater | #19 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Hello HAL
From the official readme · v4.0Description
Based on the famous plugin, “Hello Dolly” by Matt Mullenweg, “Hello HAL” (Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic Computer: HAL 9000) is a science fiction movie quotation plugin that displays random sci-fi movie quotes in the admin dashboard. The goal was to take the Hello Dolly plugin and have some fun with it. Each quote is followed by the speaking character’s name and the title of the film.
Plugin URL
Hello Hal
See also: Hello Hollywood for all movie quotes.
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Installation
To install the plugin just follow these simple steps:
- Download the plugin and expand it.
- Copy the hello-hal folder into your plugins folder ( wp-content/plugins ).
- Log-in to the WordPress administration panel and visit the Plugins page.
- Locate the Hello HAL plugin and click on the activate link.
Frequently asked questions
Are you taking quotes for the next version?
Yes, as long as you have: The name of the person who spoke the line ( movie names only ) and the title of the movie. I will be happy to include them at intervals of thirty and update this plugin. Good: “I was just remembering the last time we had a quiet drink together. I had a milkshake.” [ Indiana Jones: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ] Not So Good: “I was just remembering the last time we had a quiet drink together. I had a milkshake.” [ Harrison Ford: Indiana Jones Movie ]
Changelog
4.0
- Updated code to ensure functionality with WordPress 6.9
- Updated Required Headers for readme.txt
- Updated Required Headers for hello-HAL.php
3.4
- Updated code to ensure functionality with WordPress 6.7.1
- Updated code to ensure functionality with WordPress 6.4.3+
- Updated Required Headers for readme.txt
- Updated Required Headers for hello-HAL.php
3.3
- Updated code to ensure functionality with WordPress 6.1.1+
3.2
- Updated code to ensure functionality with WordPress 5.7.1+
3.0
- Reduced the size of the quote output to make it less invasive
2.6
- Updated code to ensure functionality with WordPress 3.5+
- Additional Quotes Added
- Moved CSS into function
For developers
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FAQ
Hello HAL: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Hello HAL free?
Yes. Hello HAL is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Hello HAL safe to use in 2026?
Hello HAL shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Hello HAL?
Hello HAL is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,597 times since it launched in September 2008. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does Hello HAL work with WordPress 7.1?
Hello HAL is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Hello HAL need?
Hello HAL requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Hello HAL last updated?
The latest version, 4.0, was released on December 5, 2025 (10 months ago).
Who makes Hello HAL?
Hello HAL is developed and maintained by doc4.
What are the best alternatives to Hello HAL?
The most popular alternatives to Hello HAL are MAS Videos (1K+ installs), My Movie Database (200+ installs) and JustWatch (60+ installs).
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