Frequently Asked Questions
Last Updated: March 2026
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Technical Questions
Does this work with Gutenberg?
Yes! All BlogUtils plugins work with both the Gutenberg block editor and the Classic Editor.
Will this slow down my site?
No. The plugins are highly optimized with minimal performance impact:
- Minimal database queries
- Lightweight CSS/JS
- No external API calls at all
- No tracking or analytics code
Can I customize the appearance?
Yes! Each plugin includes customization options such as:
- Badge position (before/after content)
- Color customization
- Typography options
- Display settings
For advanced customization, you can add custom CSS through your theme.
Which post types are supported?
By default, badges appear on posts. You can enable them for pages and custom post types in the plugin settings.
Each plugin has post type filtering options in Settings → [Plugin Name].
Can I hide features on specific posts?
Yes! Each plugin includes a per-post disable option.
When editing a post, look for the plugin's meta box in the sidebar. Check the box to disable the feature on that specific post without affecting other posts.
WordPress Compatibility
What WordPress version do I need?
WordPress 5.0 or higher is required. I recommend using the latest version of WordPress for best performance and security.
Tested up to: WordPress 6.9
What PHP version do I need?
PHP 7.4 or higher is required. I recommend PHP 8.0+ for optimal performance.
Will this work with my theme?
Yes! The plugins work with all WordPress themes. They've been tested with the most popular themes including:
- Twenty Twenty-Four
- Astra
- GeneratePress
- Kadence
- OceanWP
- And many more
Does this work on WordPress.com?
Yes, if you have a WordPress.com Business plan or higher (required for plugin uploads).
The free and Personal plans don't support custom plugins.
Support & Updates
Is there support?
Not in the sense of a support inbox. The plugins are free and open source, and lightly maintained — I keep them current with new WordPress releases and popular themes, and revisit them a few times a year.
The documentation on this site covers installation, settings and troubleshooting. Beyond that, the source is on GitHub under GPL-2.0-or-later, so you are free to fork it and fix whatever you need.
Are updates free?
Yes. Everything is free. There is no update notification -- check the releases page if you want to see whether anything has changed.
Download the new version from GitHub releases and reinstall.
How do I update my plugin?
When an update is available:
- Download the new version from GitHub releases
- In WordPress, go to Plugins → Installed Plugins
- Deactivate the old version
- Delete the old version
- Upload and activate the new ZIP file
Important: Your settings are preserved during the update.