Scribble
Scribble out your content with a squiggly line instead of a boring strikethrough
Consider an alternative
Scribble shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Scribble stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| scribble | #4 |
| strikethrough | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Scribble
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Scribble out your content with a squiggly line instead of a boring strikethrough. You can easily customize your scribble settings via your WordPress admin > Settings > Scribble.
How to Use
There are two ways to define a scribble:
Credits
Thanks to Jean-Christophe Nicolas who made the original jQuery plugin.
Installation
- From WP admin > Plugins > Add New
- Search “Scribble” under search and hit Enter
- Click “Install Now”
- Click the Activate Plugin link
Screenshots
For developers
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Best Scribble alternatives
All scribble plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
ScribbleLive WP
The ScribbleLive WP Plugin unlocks added SEO benefits for your ScribbleLive-powered content…
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10+ |
FAQ
Scribble: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is Scribble free?
Yes. Scribble is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Scribble safe to use in 2026?
Scribble shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Scribble?
Scribble is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,767 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.
Does Scribble work with WordPress 7.1?
Scribble is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Scribble last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 23, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes Scribble?
Scribble is developed and maintained by ClevelandWebDeveloper.
What are the best alternatives to Scribble?
The most popular alternatives to Scribble are ScribbleLive WP (10+ installs).
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