# R3DF Copyright Message

> R3DF Copyright Message has 10+ active installs and 143 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** R3DF Copyright Message shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Inserts a customizable copyright message into the site using theme actions.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,741
- **Downloads (30 days):** 143 (+5.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 4, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rick Radko (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/r3df/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/r3df-copyright-message/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [copyright](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/copyright/) | #68 | 96 |
| [copyright message](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/copyright-message/) | #1 | 1 |
| [footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footer/) | #82 | 125 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| copyright | >100 | 1,662 |
| copyright message | >100 | 486 |
| footer | >100 | 5,032 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-copy-content-protection/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (62) | Oct 7, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [WP Content Copy Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-content-copy-protection/) | 10K+ | 3.5/5 (163) | Jun 27, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [Automatic Copyright Year](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-copyright-year/) | 6K+ | 4.3/5 (9) | Jul 22, 2019 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [WP-Copyright-Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-copyright-protection/) | 5K+ | 4.4/5 (21) | Feb 23, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 5 | [FSM Custom Featured Image Caption](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fsm-custom-featured-image-caption/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (22) | Apr 27, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 6 | [Auto Copyright Year Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-copyright-year-updater/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jul 10, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Dynamic Year Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-year-block/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [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 |
| 9 | [DMCA Website Protection Badge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dmca-badge/) | 1K+ | 3.2/5 (19) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [WF Magnific Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wf-magnific-lightbox/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (12) | Jun 26, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is R3DF Copyright Message free?
Yes. R3DF Copyright Message is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is R3DF Copyright Message safe to use in 2026?
R3DF Copyright Message shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use R3DF Copyright Message?
R3DF Copyright Message is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,741 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 143 times in the last 30 days.

### Does R3DF Copyright Message work with WordPress 7.1?
R3DF Copyright Message is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was R3DF Copyright Message last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on October 4, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes R3DF Copyright Message?
R3DF Copyright Message is developed and maintained by Rick Radko.

### What are the best alternatives to R3DF Copyright Message?
The most popular alternatives to R3DF Copyright Message are Secure Copy Content Protect… (20K+ installs), WP Content Copy Protection (10K+ installs) and Automatic Copyright Year (6K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/r3df-copyright-message/ · Generated 2026-10-14 22:49 UTC by PageForge