# Virtualbadge.io Certificate Validator

> Virtualbadge.io Certificate Valid… has 20+ active installs and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**This plugin helps implementing the Virtualbadge.io certificate validator into a WordPress website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,557
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (-22.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Jul 8, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** futurenextgmbh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/futurenextgmbh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/virtualbadge-io-certificate-validator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [certificate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/certificate/) | #17 | 31 |
| [validator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/validator/) | #3 | 9 |
| [virtualbadge](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/virtualbadge/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| certificate | >100 | 1,364 |
| validator | #57 | 578 |
| virtualbadge | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Certificate customizer for Tutor LMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/certificate-customizer-for-tutor-lms/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 9, 2021 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [Certificate Verification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/certificate-verification/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Jun 8, 2020 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [ValidateCertify Free](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/validar-certificados-de-cursos/) | 900+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Mar 15, 2026 | 45/100 |
| 4 | [SSL Certificate Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ssl-certificate-manager/) | 600+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 9, 2021 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [Certify – Certificate Management & Verification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/certify-certificate-management-verification/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 5, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [PressPrimer Certificate – Certificate Designer & Course Certification for Your LMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pressprimer-certificate/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 13, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 7 | [Edutain Certificate Validator – Certificate Verification, QR Code & Digital Credentials](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edutain-certificate-validator/) | 90+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 21, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 8 | [Accredible Certificates & Open Badges](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accredible-certificates/) | 80+ | 2/5 (5) | Sep 1, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 9 | [Academic Certificate Verification – Certificate Management & Certificate Validator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/academic-certificate-verification/) | 70+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 21, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 10 | [Accredible LearnDash Add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accredible-learndash-add-on/) | 60+ | — | Mar 3, 2026 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val… free?
Yes. Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val… safe to use in 2026?
Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val…?
Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val… is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,557 times since it launched in February 2023. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val… work with WordPress 7.1?
Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on July 8, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val…?
Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val… is developed and maintained by futurenextgmbh.

### What are the best alternatives to Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val…?
The most popular alternatives to Virtualbadge.io Certificate Val… are Certificate customizer for… (1K+ installs), Certificate Verification (1K+ installs) and ValidateCertify Free (900+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/virtualbadge-io-certificate-validator/ · Generated 2026-10-22 21:25 UTC by PageForge