# The Daily Dilbert

> The Daily Dilbert has 10+ active installs and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** The Daily Dilbert shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plug-in adds a Daily Dilbert Comic widget to the Sidebar Arrangement page, which can be added in the normal fashion. Just drag-n-drop the widget into the sidebar to add it to your blog.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,034
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+35.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 28, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.1.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** greftek (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/greftek/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-daily-dilbert/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comic/) | #8 | 12 |
| [funny](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/funny/) | #4 | 14 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | >100 | 489 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comic | #70 | 70 |
| funny | #92 | 100 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Word Balloon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/word-balloon/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Toocheke Companion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/toocheke-companion/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (8) | Sep 29, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [Webcomic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webcomic/) | 600+ | 4/5 (13) | May 11, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [ComicPress to Comic Easel Migrator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cp2ce/) | 300+ | 4/5 (2) | Apr 17, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [JTZL's SwipeComic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/swipecomic/) | 10+ | — | Aug 30, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 6 | [CC Manga Comic Reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cc-manga-comic-reader/) | 10+ | 2/5 (1) | Nov 21, 2017 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [King Grabber](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/king-grabber/) | 10+ | — | Nov 29, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [WP-Cartoon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cartoon/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 31, 2018 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Comic Rocket Ad Network Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comic-rocket-ad-network-widget/) | 10+ | — | Apr 15, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [XKCD Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xkcd-embed/) | 10+ | — | Aug 24, 2026 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is The Daily Dilbert safe to use in 2026?
The Daily Dilbert shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use The Daily Dilbert?
The Daily Dilbert is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,034 times since it launched in April 2008. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does The Daily Dilbert work with WordPress 7.1?
The Daily Dilbert is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7.3, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was The Daily Dilbert last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on December 28, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes The Daily Dilbert?
The Daily Dilbert is developed and maintained by greftek.

### What are the best alternatives to The Daily Dilbert?
The most popular alternatives to The Daily Dilbert are Word Balloon (10K+ installs), Toocheke Companion (1K+ installs) and Webcomic (600+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-daily-dilbert/ · Generated 2026-10-03 12:51 UTC by PageForge