WP Box Simple
This plugin Permit to create , edit and delete a simple box .
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WP Box Simple shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 1.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Box Simple stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| BASE | >100 |
| Box | >100 |
| plugins | >100 |
| simple | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Box Simple
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin Permit to create , edit and delete a simple box .
A box have just a title and content .
To view the box in your blog , you have two possibilities , the first is to add a widget and select your box and the second is to utilize the shortcode call box .
for example [box id=1]
This plugin is a good base of create a news plugin .
Ce plugin permet de créer , gérer et supprimer une box
Une box contient seulement un titre et son contenu
Par example [box id=1]
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
- Upload
this plugin in to the/wp-content/plugins/` directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place the shorcode box or use the widget
Changelog
1.1
Amelioration of the traduction system / Amélioratio de la traduction
1.0
Add tinMce in options // ajout de tinMce en option
0.5
Correction the function delete
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FAQ
WP Box Simple: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is WP Box Simple free?
Yes. WP Box Simple is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Box Simple safe to use in 2026?
WP Box Simple shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Box Simple?
WP Box Simple is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,363 times since it launched in February 2010. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Box Simple work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Box Simple is officially tested up to WordPress 1.9, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Box Simple last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on February 13, 2010 (17 years ago).
Who makes WP Box Simple?
WP Box Simple is developed and maintained by adrinoe.
What are the best alternatives to WP Box Simple?
The most popular alternatives to WP Box Simple are WP No Base Permalink (10K+ installs), Remove CPT base (10K+ installs) and BASE Item List (700+ installs).
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