# OnionBuzz

> OnionBuzz has 100+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 3 reviews and 113 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** OnionBuzz shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Create BuzzFeed like quizzes on your WordPress website or blog.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 8,177
- **Downloads (30 days):** 113 (+31.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** Jan 8, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Looks Awesome (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/looks_awesome/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/onionbuzz-viral-quiz/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [buzz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buzz/) | #2 | 4 |
| [buzzfeed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buzzfeed/) | #1 | 2 |
| [guess](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/guess/) | #1 | 1 |
| [personality](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/personality/) | #1 | 4 |
| [Playbuzz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/playbuzz/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| buzz | #31 | 77 |
| buzzfeed | #15 | 17 |
| guess | >100 | 550 |
| personality | >100 | 179 |
| Playbuzz | #3 | 5 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Social – Sharing Widgets & Icons Updated](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-social-sharing-widgets-icons-updated/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 25, 2011 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [Buzz This](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buzz-this/) | 10+ | — | Feb 21, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [El club de la Noticia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/el-club-de-la-noticia/) | 10+ | — | Nov 27, 2010 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is OnionBuzz safe to use in 2026?
OnionBuzz shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use OnionBuzz?
OnionBuzz is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,177 times since it launched in September 2017. It was downloaded 113 times in the last 30 days.

### Does OnionBuzz work with WordPress 7.1?
OnionBuzz is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was OnionBuzz last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on January 8, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes OnionBuzz?
OnionBuzz is developed and maintained by Looks Awesome.

### What are the best alternatives to OnionBuzz?
The most popular alternatives to OnionBuzz are Simple Social (100+ installs), Buzz This (10+ installs) and El club de la Noticia (10+ installs).


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