Nostr Verify
Verify yourself with Nostr, using NIP-05
Use with caution
Nostr Verify works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Nostr Verify stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| discovery | #51 |
| jrd | #2 |
| nostr | #1 |
| well-known | #10 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Nostr Verify
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
Nostr Verify is a WordPress plugin that allows you to verify yourself with Nostr, using NIP-05, just like described in this documentation.
Installation
- Go to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for “Nostr Verify”.
- Install and activate the plugin.
- You can then find a “Nostr” section in your user profile, where you can enter your Nostr name and public key.
Once you’ve saved your changes, you should be verified with your Nostr client of choice.
Changelog
1.2.0 – 2023-05-31
Changed
- Expand the settings description to explain how to use the plugin to create a Nostr identifier without a username if preferred.
- Better handle situations when no user has entered their Nostr details yet.
1.1.0 – 2023-05-01
Added
- Initial release.
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.
Best Nostr Verify alternatives
All discovery plugins →
FAQ
Nostr Verify: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Nostr Verify free?
Yes. Nostr Verify is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Nostr Verify safe to use in 2026?
Nostr Verify works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Nostr Verify?
Nostr Verify is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,050 times since it launched in May 2023. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.
Does Nostr Verify work with WordPress 7.1?
Nostr Verify is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Nostr Verify need?
Nostr Verify requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Nostr Verify last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on May 22, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Nostr Verify?
Nostr Verify is developed and maintained by Jeremy Herve.
What are the best alternatives to Nostr Verify?
The most popular alternatives to Nostr Verify are WebFinger (1K+ installs), Taboola (1K+ installs) and Conversion Agent Discovery (100+ installs).
Powered by PageForge
Want thousands of pages that rank like these? Build them in an afternoon.
This directory runs on the same engine as PageForge. Turn any spreadsheet, CSV or API into thousands of fast, SEO-ready WordPress pages — with schema, internal links and AI-written copy baked in.
- CSV, Google Sheets & API data sources
- AI content, schema & internal links per page
- Works with Elementor, Gutenberg, Yoast & Rank Math
- Free on WordPress.org — no credit card
