# Library

> Library has 900+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 120 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Library shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Create a library of reusable terms (strings) and display their contents anywhere on your site with a shortcode.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 4,553
- **Downloads (30 days):** 120 (+31.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 31, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Patrick Daly (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/developdaly/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/library/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | #37 | 796 |
| [dictionary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dictionary/) | #6 | 40 |
| [library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/library/) | #12 | 78 |
| [shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcodes/) | #37 | 203 |
| [strings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/strings/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| dictionary | >100 | 228 |
| library | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcodes | >100 | 10,000 |
| strings | >100 | 8,470 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 75.9%
- 1.0: 24.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-demo-import/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (79) | Apr 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-excerpt/) | 80K+ | 4.3/5 (101) | Aug 1, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Rara One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rara-one-click-demo-import/) | 20K+ | 2.7/5 (7) | Sep 9, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Soro – SEO Autopilot & AI Content Writer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/soro-seo/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [TutorMate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tutormate/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [WP Subtitle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-subtitle/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (21) | Mar 5, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [Themebeez Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themebeez-toolkit/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 16, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 8 | [Surfer – WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surferseo/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Sep 30, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [Root Relative URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/root-relative-urls/) | 6K+ | 2.9/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [WP Content Copy Protection with Color Design](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-copy-protect-with-color-design/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (25) | Aug 20, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Library safe to use in 2026?
Library shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Library?
Library is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,553 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 120 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Library work with WordPress 7.1?
Library is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Library last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on December 31, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Library?
Library is developed and maintained by Patrick Daly.

### What are the best alternatives to Library?
The most popular alternatives to Library are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs) and Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs).


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