# Proofread Bot

> Proofread Bot has 40+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Proofread Bot shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Why Proofread Bot?**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 21,927
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+15.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 31, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** giorgio79 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/giorgio79/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/proofread-bot/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [copy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/copy/) | #41 | 94 |
| [copyscape](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/copyscape/) | #2 | 4 |
| [DMCA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dmca/) | #2 | 8 |
| [plagiarism](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plagiarism/) | #4 | 14 |
| [protect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protect/) | #20 | 49 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| copy | >100 | 10,000 |
| copyscape | #8 | 10 |
| DMCA | #16 | 19 |
| plagiarism | #44 | 50 |
| protect | >100 | 3,269 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Yoast Duplicate Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicate-post/) | 3M+ | 4.7/5 (539) | Aug 18, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [Migrate Guru – Site Migration & Cloning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/migrate-guru/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (1,641) | Aug 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Duplicate Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicate-menu/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (104) | Dec 30, 2025 | 62/100 |
| 4 | [Duplicate Post Page Menu & Custom Post Type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicate-post-page-menu-custom-post-type/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (92) | Jan 11, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [Doubly – Cross Domain Copy Paste for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/doubly/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (14) | Dec 23, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [Prepare New Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prepare-new-version/) | 6K+ | 4.8/5 (6) | Sep 9, 2014 | 40/100 |
| 7 | [Migrate to WordPress.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcom-migration/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (8) | Aug 28, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Post Cloner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-cloner/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (9) | Dec 13, 2023 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Add Link to Copied Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-link-to-copied-text/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Dec 10, 2020 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Content Templates for Blog Posts & Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-template/) | 1K+ | 4/5 (24) | Nov 26, 2025 | 43/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Proofread Bot safe to use in 2026?
Proofread Bot shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Proofread Bot?
Proofread Bot is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,927 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Proofread Bot work with WordPress 7.1?
Proofread Bot is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Proofread Bot last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.3, was released on December 31, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Proofread Bot?
Proofread Bot is developed and maintained by giorgio79.

### What are the best alternatives to Proofread Bot?
The most popular alternatives to Proofread Bot are Yoast Duplicate Post (3M+ installs), Migrate Guru (200K+ installs) and Duplicate Menu (100K+ installs).


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