LJ user ex
Replaces and with correct HTML code.
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LJ user ex shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 19 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 18 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.3 (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 LJ user ex stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| links | >100 |
| livejournal | #40 |
| posts | >100 |
| replace | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About LJ user ex
From the official readme · v0.2Description
Replaces <lj user=”username”/> and <lj comm=”community”/> with correct HTML code. Like “LJ user” plugin, but supports both <lj user=”username”/> and <lj user=”username”> forms, plus communities.
Installation
- Upload
lj_user_ex.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
LJ user ex: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is LJ user ex free?
Yes. LJ user ex is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is LJ user ex safe to use in 2026?
LJ user ex shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 19 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use LJ user ex?
LJ user ex is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,608 times since it launched in March 2008. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does LJ user ex work with WordPress 7.1?
LJ user ex is officially tested up to WordPress 2.3.3, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was LJ user ex last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on March 23, 2008 (19 years ago).
Who makes LJ user ex?
LJ user ex is developed and maintained by melfa.
What are the best alternatives to LJ user ex?
The most popular alternatives to LJ user ex are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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