Lyrics
Visit the GitHub repository for information on developing this plugin. Pull requests welcome!
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Lyrics shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Lyrics stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| lyrics | #32 |
| music | >100 |
| poetry | #23 |
| song lyrics | #10 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Lyrics
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Add lyrics to your WordPress posts and pages.
For Developers
Visit the GitHub repository for information on developing this plugin. Pull requests welcome!
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plugin-namedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Create a new post ( or page! ).
- Add Lyrics to your post by clicking the ‘+’ icon and selecting “Lyrics”, or by typing “/lyrics” in the editor window.
- You can specify a title and artist for your lyrics, and you can chose to hide the title.
- You can specify an external link for your lyrics.
- Each lyrics can have multiple sections.
- You can specify if a section has a title, and if the section repeats.
- Press publish!
Changelog
1.1
- “I’m gonna add some bottom / So that the dancers just won’t hide”
- This release adds some bottom margin to verses on the front end.
1.0
- Lyrics says “Hello, is it me you’re looking for?” to the world.
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FAQ
Lyrics: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Lyrics free?
Yes. Lyrics is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Lyrics safe to use in 2026?
Lyrics shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Lyrics?
Lyrics is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,473 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 153 times in the last 30 days.
Does Lyrics work with WordPress 7.1?
Lyrics is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Lyrics last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 28, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Lyrics?
Lyrics is developed and maintained by Rocco Tripaldi.
What are the best alternatives to Lyrics?
The most popular alternatives to Lyrics are Easy Quotes (700+ installs), Hello World (200+ installs) and Lewe ChordPress (100+ installs).
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