NERD WP Plugin
NERD is an application that allows to recognize and disambiguate named entities. This plugin allows integration of the NERD service with WordPress. Each post can be run through NERD and will automatically create tags…
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NERD WP Plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 1/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 16/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where NERD WP Plugin stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| disambiguation | #15 |
| entity fishing | #2 |
| entity recognition | #26 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About NERD WP Plugin
From the official readme · v1.2.5Description
NERD is an application that allows to recognize and disambiguate named entities.
This plugin allows integration of the NERD service with WordPress. Each post can be run through NERD and will automatically create tags for it.
Those tags, in return are used to propose extra information coming from Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Installation (via WordPress plugins)
- Install via WordPress plugins
Installation (manually)
- Upload directory
nerd-wpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Add the plugin Widget
- Once in the admin section, go to the Widget section and add the NERD WP Widget to your sidebar
- You may also modify the title of the Widget
Changelog
No upgrade notice for now
1.2.5
- Tested for last WordPress version (v5.4.1)
1.2.4
- Tested for last WordPress version
1.2.3
- The plugin now has a sidebar in the admin view – and a sidebar more as well
1.2.2
- The plugin is now working on Gutenberg
1.2.1
- There was an error in the WordPress release but nothing changed
1.2.0
- Title of Widget can be modified
- Loading wheel when retrieving the information from NERD in the Widget See Issue
- Add more information in README about the Widget
Screenshots
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FAQ
NERD WP Plugin: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is NERD WP Plugin free?
Yes. NERD WP Plugin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is NERD WP Plugin safe to use in 2026?
NERD WP Plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 1/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 16/100 on our health check.
How many websites use NERD WP Plugin?
NERD WP Plugin is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,681 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does NERD WP Plugin work with WordPress 7.1?
NERD WP Plugin is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does NERD WP Plugin need?
NERD WP Plugin requires PHP 5.6.35 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was NERD WP Plugin last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.5, was released on September 14, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes NERD WP Plugin?
NERD WP Plugin is developed and maintained by yoannspace.
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