# Y2K Bug Simulator

> Y2K Bug Simulator has <10 active installs and 24 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Y2K Bug Simulator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**The Y2K Bug Simulator adds filters to most core WordPress functions that report back a date, rendering 19xx in place of 20xx.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,254
- **Downloads (30 days):** 24 (+84.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 4, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** James Luberda (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/james-luberda/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/y2k-bug-simulator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bugs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bugs/) | >100 | 5 |
| [entertainment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/entertainment/) | >100 | 6 |
| [millenium](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/millenium/) | >100 | 0 |
| [y2k](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/y2k/) | >100 | 0 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bugs | >100 | 10,000 |
| entertainment | #89 | 108 |
| millenium | #2 | 3 |
| y2k | #3 | 3 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hotfix](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hotfix/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | May 28, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 2 | [WH Tweaks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wh-tweaks/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 7, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [Browsee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/browsee/) | 30+ | — | Jan 13, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [Project Tasks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/project-tasks/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | May 1, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 5 | [Bug Animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bug-animation/) | <10 | 5/5 (2) | Aug 26, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Y2K Bug Simulator free?
Yes. Y2K Bug Simulator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Y2K Bug Simulator safe to use in 2026?
Y2K Bug Simulator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Y2K Bug Simulator?
Y2K Bug Simulator is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,254 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 24 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Y2K Bug Simulator work with WordPress 7.1?
Y2K Bug Simulator is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Y2K Bug Simulator last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on August 4, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Y2K Bug Simulator?
Y2K Bug Simulator is developed and maintained by James Luberda.

### What are the best alternatives to Y2K Bug Simulator?
The most popular alternatives to Y2K Bug Simulator are Hotfix (4K+ installs), WH Tweaks (90+ installs) and Browsee (30+ installs).


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