# Hummint Badge

> Hummint Badge has <10 active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Hummint Badge works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Show a verifiable Hummint badge on posts and link readers to the public certificate of the writing process.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 225
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (-16% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hummint (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bourne44/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hummint-badge/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authorship/) | #8 | 8 |
| [badge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/badge/) | #79 | 90 |
| [certificate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/certificate/) | #23 | 31 |
| [provenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/provenance/) | #6 | 6 |
| [verification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/verification/) | #49 | 69 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| authorship | #18 | 106 |
| badge | >100 | 3,808 |
| certificate | >100 | 1,294 |
| provenance | #27 | 120 |
| verification | >100 | 6,364 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Google Plus Authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-plus-authorship/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (8) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 2 | [WP Google Authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-plus-author/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 8, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Google Authorship and Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-google-authorship-and-avatar/) | 20+ | 3/5 (2) | Jan 29, 2013 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [RankWise SEO WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webcijfers-seo-scan/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 13, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [Disable comments with Google authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-with-google-authorship/) | 10+ | — | May 26, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [GooglePlus Multi-Authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/googleplus-multi-authorship/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | May 18, 2014 | 27/100 |
| 7 | [Tessa Authorship](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tessa-authorship/) | 10+ | — | Nov 1, 2014 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Hummint Badge safe to use in 2026?
Hummint Badge works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hummint Badge?
Hummint Badge is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 225 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hummint Badge work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Hummint Badge up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does Hummint Badge need?
Hummint Badge requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Hummint Badge last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Hummint Badge?
Hummint Badge is developed and maintained by Hummint.

### What are the best alternatives to Hummint Badge?
The most popular alternatives to Hummint Badge are Google Plus Authorship (1K+ installs), WP Google Authorship (200+ installs) and Simple Google Authorship an… (20+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hummint-badge/ · Generated 2026-10-10 18:34 UTC by PageForge