# Subbub

> Subbub has <10 active installs and 274 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Subbub shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin provides shortcodes to interact with the Subbub submissions management system.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 3,591
- **Downloads (30 days):** 274 (+15.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** Aug 18, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** subbub (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/subbub/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/subbub/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [competitions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/competitions/) | #1 | 6 |
| [markets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/markets/) | #1 | 1 |
| [submissions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/submissions/) | #18 | 41 |
| [writing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/writing/) | #80 | 91 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| competitions | >100 | 308 |
| markets | >100 | 1,388 |
| submissions | >100 | 5,541 |
| writing | >100 | 3,480 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Photo Competition Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/photo-competition-manager/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Feb 20, 2026 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [LuckyFlow – Raffles for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/luckyflow-raffles/) | <10 | — | Aug 7, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [Edebiyat Yarışmaları Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edebiyat-yarismalari-widget/) | <10 | — | Aug 21, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 4 | [WPHostee Competitions for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wphostee-competitions-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Sep 15, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 6 | [Celia for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/celia-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Jun 26, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Subbub safe to use in 2026?
Subbub shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Subbub?
Subbub is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,591 times since it launched in November 2023. It was downloaded 274 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Subbub work with WordPress 7.1?
Subbub is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Subbub need?
Subbub requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Subbub last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on August 18, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Subbub?
Subbub is developed and maintained by subbub.

### What are the best alternatives to Subbub?
The most popular alternatives to Subbub are Photo Competition Manager (<10 installs), LuckyFlow (<10 installs) and Edebiyat Yarışmaları Widget (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subbub/ · Generated 2026-10-05 00:38 UTC by PageForge