# WP-Headline

> WP-Headline has 10+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 37 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 18/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP-Headline shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

**Adds headline BBCodes to WordPress. With index: [hl]Headline[/hl] [hl=1-5]Headline[/hl] Without index: [h]Headline[/h] [h=1-5]Headline[/h]**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,476
- **Downloads (30 days):** 37 (+32.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 18/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** May 3, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.9.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** LiRo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/liro/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-headline/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bbcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bbcodes/) | #2 | 2 |
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | >100 | 791 |
| [headline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/headline/) | #6 | 13 |
| [headlines](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/headlines/) | #16 | 21 |
| [index](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/index/) | #41 | 45 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bbcodes | #53 | 67 |
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| headline | >100 | 815 |
| headlines | >100 | 815 |
| index | >100 | 3,431 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GD bbPress Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gd-bbpress-tools/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (24) | May 24, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP-Headline safe to use in 2026?
WP-Headline shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-Headline?
WP-Headline is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,476 times since it launched in March 2010. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-Headline work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-Headline is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP-Headline last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 3, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes WP-Headline?
WP-Headline is developed and maintained by LiRo.

### What are the best alternatives to WP-Headline?
The most popular alternatives to WP-Headline are GD bbPress Tools (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-headline/ · Generated 2026-09-29 08:14 UTC by PageForge