Hummint Badge
Show a verifiable Hummint badge on posts and link readers to the public certificate of the writing process.
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.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Hummint Badge stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| authorship | #18 |
| badge | >100 |
| certificate | >100 |
| provenance | #27 |
| verification | >100 |
About Hummint Badge
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Hummint Badge adds a verifiable badge to your posts and pages. Paste a Hummint certificate slug (or the full certificate URL) and the plugin shows a live badge that reflects the certificate’s real coverage and links readers to public verification.
Features:
- Live badge that reflects the certificate’s real state (strong / partial / limited coverage).
- Paste a slug or a full certificate URL – the slug is extracted automatically.
- Live preview in the editor before you publish.
- Placement control: top of content, bottom, or manual via shortcode. A site-wide default that each post can override.
- Shortcode:
[hummint_badge](uses the post’s saved slug) or[hummint_badge slug="your-slug"].
Hummint helps students, teachers, journalists, and writers create signed proof packs for recorded writing processes. Learn more at https://hummint.com/wordpress-plugin
External services
This plugin connects to Hummint (https://hummint.com), the service that issues and hosts the certificates, in order to display the badge and to link to public verification. The Hummint origin is configurable in Settings -> Hummint Badge (default: https://hummint.com).
What is sent, and when:
- Badge image: when a post that has a certificate slug is viewed, the badge image is loaded from
https://<origin>/badge/{slug}. The public certificate slug you entered is part of that image URL. No personal data and no post content are sent by the plugin. - Verification link: the badge and the accompanying link point to
https://<origin>/verify?hash={slug}. This URL is opened only when a visitor clicks it.
By using this plugin you rely on the Hummint service for the badge image and verification page. Please review:
- Terms: https://hummint.com/terms
- Privacy policy: https://hummint.com/privacy
Installation
- Install the ZIP via Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin, or upload the
hummint-badgefolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Edit a post, find the “Hummint certificate” box in the sidebar, and paste your certificate slug or URL.
- Publish. The badge appears and links to public verification.
Optional: Settings -> Hummint Badge lets you set the default placement and the Hummint origin.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my certificate slug?
Open your certificate on Hummint and copy its public link or slug. You can paste the whole URL – the plugin extracts the slug for you.
Can I place the badge in the middle of a post?
Yes. Set placement to “Manual” and use the [hummint_badge] shortcode wherever you want it.
Does the plugin send my content to Hummint?
No. It only includes the public certificate slug in the badge image URL and the verification link. Your post content is not sent.
What does the badge show?
The badge is a live image served by Hummint that reflects the certificate’s current coverage (strong, partial, or limited). If the slug is unknown, it shows a neutral “certificate not found” state.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.1, including the always-iframed post editor.
- Versioned editor and frontend assets with the plugin release to prevent stale browser caches.
1.0.0
- Live badge preview in the editor.
- Paste a slug or a full certificate URL.
- Placement control (top / bottom / manual) with a site-wide default.
- Settings page for the Hummint origin.
[hummint_badge]shortcode.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Hummint Badge: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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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