Hello Norris
Shows a random fact about Chuck Norris in the upper right of admin pages.
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Hello Norris shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Hello Norris stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| facts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Hello Norris
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Shows a random fact about Chuck Norris in the upper right of admin pages.
Installation
- Upload
hello-norristo the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
Hello Norris: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Hello Norris free?
Yes. Hello Norris is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Hello Norris safe to use in 2026?
Hello Norris shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Hello Norris?
Hello Norris is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,092 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.
Does Hello Norris work with WordPress 7.1?
Hello Norris is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Hello Norris last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 11, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes Hello Norris?
Hello Norris is developed and maintained by jensnilsson.
What are the best alternatives to Hello Norris?
The most popular alternatives to Hello Norris are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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