bib.ly – Bible reference links to all bible sites
v0.8.6by johndyer · updated 15 years ago
Finds Bible references, creates a popup with the Biblical text and links users to a page where they choose their favorite website (YouVersion, BibleGa …
- Rank
- #19,645
- Up185 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 64
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.9K
- 5,893 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
bib.ly at a glance
bib.ly is a WordPress plugin by johndyer with 60+ active installs, the #19,645 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.8.6 came out on Aug 2, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.0. Among the 22 plugins tagged “reference”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats47 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | bib.ly |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 64 · +1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 63 |
Rank over time
#19,645 · up 123 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,645 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,830 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,786 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,782 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,864 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,933 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,942 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,920 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,845 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,000 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,783 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,799 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,768 |
Growth %
Average +0.13% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.59% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.59% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.8100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.8.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.2.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 24, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 2, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about bib.ly
How many websites use bib.ly?
bib.ly is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,645 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has bib.ly been downloaded?
5,893 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was bib.ly last updated?
Version 0.8.6 came out on Aug 2, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is bib.ly compatible with the latest WordPress?
bib.ly’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is bib.ly still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does bib.ly have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to bib.ly?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 64 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 5.9K |
| Author | johndyer |
| First released | Mar 24, 2011 |
| Version | 0.8.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 2, 2011 |
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