# Yelp Bar

> Yelp Bar has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 201 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Yelp Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Yelp has become indispensable for anyone that owns a business (regardless if you have a website or not). The Yelp Bar is a very easy & non-intrusive plug-in that shows the Yelp Ratings & Reviews for your business at the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 12,762
- **Downloads (30 days):** 201 (+10.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Jun 16, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Noel Tock (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/noel_tock/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/yelp-bar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [places](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/places/) | #3 | 9 |
| [Qype](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/qype/) | #1 | 1 |
| [rating](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rating/) | #37 | 123 |
| [urbanspoon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/urbanspoon/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Yelp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/yelp/) | #6 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| places | >100 | 10,000 |
| Qype | #1 | 2 |
| rating | >100 | 3,474 |
| urbanspoon | #1 | 1 |
| Yelp | >100 | 144 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CodePeople Post Map for Google Maps](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/codepeople-post-map/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (31) | Aug 15, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Stellar Places](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stellar-places/) | 100+ | 5/5 (6) | Dec 13, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [ITI Digital AI-Ready Events & Places](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/itidi-ai-events-places/) | 30+ | — | Aug 7, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 5 | [Placemarks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/placemarks/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 13, 2019 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Simple Google Reviews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-google-reviews/) | 10+ | — | May 9, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Event-O-Matic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/event-o-matic/) | 10+ | 3.5/5 (4) | Mar 2, 2018 | 26/100 |
| 8 | [Posts on a map](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-on-a-map/) | 10+ | — | Nov 15, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [DMOPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dmopress/) | 10+ | — | Jul 19, 2017 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Yelp Bar safe to use in 2026?
Yelp Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Yelp Bar?
Yelp Bar is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,762 times since it launched in April 2011. It was downloaded 201 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Yelp Bar work with WordPress 7.1?
Yelp Bar is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Yelp Bar last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on June 16, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Yelp Bar?
Yelp Bar is developed and maintained by Noel Tock.

### What are the best alternatives to Yelp Bar?
The most popular alternatives to Yelp Bar are CodePeople Post Map for Goo… (3K+ installs), Stellar Places (100+ installs) and ITI Digital AI-Ready Events… (30+ installs).


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