WP-Headline
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]
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP-Headline stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bbcodes | #52 |
| content | >100 |
| headline | >100 |
| headlines | >100 |
| index | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 1 from 1 reviews
About WP-Headline
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
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]
Installation
Upload the plugin to your blog, Activate it.
Changelog
0.1
- Add the plugin
0.4
- Add an external CSS file
- Bugfix
0.5
- CSS Bugfix
1.0
- Final release
- Fixed feed output
1.0.1
- Fixed calling HL-Tags with same name
1.0.2
- Fixed the “Header already send”-problem
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
Best WP-Headline alternatives
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|---|---|---|
| 1 |
GD bbPress Tools
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FAQ
WP-Headline: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
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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