Tao Quotes
Adds a sidebar widget and a shortcode that displays randomly a quote from the Tao Te Ching.
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Tao Quotes 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 2.8 (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 Tao Quotes stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| dao | #28 |
| dao de jing | #1 |
| quote | >100 |
| quotes | >100 |
| sidebar | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Tao Quotes
From the official readme · v2.0.2Description
This plugin adds a sidebar widget and a shortcode that displays randomly a quote from the Tao Te Ching.
Installation
- Unpack the *.zip file and extract the /tao-quotes/ folder and the files.
- Using an FTP program, upload the full /tao-quotes/ folder to your WordPress plugins directory (Example: /wp-content/plugins).
- Go to Plugins > Installed and activate the plugin.
To add the widget: Go to Appearance > Widgets, add the widget to the sidebar of your choice and save.
To use the shortcode: Simply add [tao-quotes] to your posts or your pages.
Changelog
2.0.2
- Compatibility check with WordPress 3.8.1
2.0.1
- Compatibility check with WordPress 2.8.2
2.0
- New WordPress 2.8 widget structure
- New [tao-quotes] shortcode
- Compatibility check with WordPress 2.8.1
1.1.1
- Compatibility check with WordPress 2.8
1.1
- Minor localization work
1.0.1
- Files are now UTF-8, no BOM
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FAQ
Tao Quotes: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Tao Quotes free?
Yes. Tao Quotes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Tao Quotes safe to use in 2026?
Tao Quotes 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 Tao Quotes?
Tao Quotes is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,077 times since it launched in April 2009. It was downloaded 31 times in the last 30 days.
Does Tao Quotes work with WordPress 7.1?
Tao Quotes is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Tao Quotes last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on February 9, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes Tao Quotes?
Tao Quotes is developed and maintained by philippe.
What are the best alternatives to Tao Quotes?
The most popular alternatives to Tao Quotes are Token / NFT / Blockchain Pa… (20+ installs).
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