# WP Emphasis

> WP Emphasis has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Emphasis shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**One-click implementation of the New York Times open-source emphasis script which allows users to highlight and link to specific text within an article or post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,139
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+21.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.7
- **Last updated:** Jan 18, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ben Balter (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/benbalter/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-emphasis/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [emphasis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/emphasis/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlight/) | #35 | 72 |
| [new york times](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/new-york-times/) | #1 | 1 |
| [nyt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nyt/) | #1 | 2 |
| [permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permalinks/) | #44 | 66 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| emphasis | >100 | 245 |
| Highlight | >100 | 3,101 |
| new york times | #78 | 82 |
| nyt | #8 | 8 |
| permalinks | >100 | 3,599 |

## Version adoption

- 0.7: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Emphasis safe to use in 2026?
WP Emphasis shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Emphasis?
WP Emphasis is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,139 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Emphasis work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Emphasis is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Emphasis last updated?
The latest version, 0.7, was released on January 18, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes WP Emphasis?
WP Emphasis is developed and maintained by Ben Balter.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-emphasis/ · Generated 2026-10-13 14:41 UTC by PageForge