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BBSpoiler

By Flector

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

BBSpoiler Review - In-Depth Analysis

Hide text under spoiler tags for better content management. Useful for FAQs and large images.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 29+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to hide part of the text of a post in a nicely-formatted container that becomes unhidden when clicked on. The plugin can be useful for creating FAQ pages, hiding large pictures, and similar needs.

The plugin creates its own 'Spoiler' button in the visual editor, but you can also add spoilers directly using tags. For example, you can use the following format: [spoiler title='Title']Spoiler content[/spoiler] or [spoiler title='Title' collapse_link='no']Spoiler content[/spoiler].

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Comparing to Alternatives

BBSpoiler is a straightforward spoiler plugin with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and lightweight with no unnecessary features
Good functionality for a free plugin
Positive user feedback on ease of use
Supports creation of basic spoilers with color customization
Works well with recent WordPress versions

Weaknesses

Had a medium severity stored XSS vulnerability fixed in version 2.02
No pro version or advanced premium features
Limited customization options compared to some alternatives
No shortcode-free integration for WooCommerce category descriptions

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 29 users, the plugin is generally well-received, with very few negative reviews.

Positive highlights

'Simple and nothing extra' - FBit
'Excellent plugin for free functionality' - velozavr
'Everything works perfectly' - kotden
'Great solution' - liar84
'Works excellently' - eugeniotf

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Previously had a stored XSS vulnerability affecting shortcode handling
Lacks advanced features or customization options
No updates addressing some user requests such as WooCommerce integration

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, easy-to-use spoiler plugin without the need for advanced customization or premium features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced spoiler customization, WooCommerce integration without shortcodes, or who prioritize plugins with no history of security vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic spoiler functionality with simple color options and shortcode usage.

Final Verdict

BBSpoiler is a solid choice for users needing a simple and effective spoiler plugin with positive user feedback and good basic functionality. Its free availability and ease of use make it appealing for straightforward spoiler needs.

However, the plugin's past security vulnerability and lack of advanced features or a pro version may lead some users to consider alternatives, especially if they require more customization or enhanced security assurances.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free BBSpoiler plugin.

spoiler content

text hiding

faq management

Screenshots

FAQ

This spoiler code gives you three paragraphs of text:

[spoiler title='Title' collapse_link='true']First Paragraph  Second Paragraph  Third Paragraph[/spoiler]

Yes, but only up to two levels. Use the number 2 in the shortcode.
The code should look like this:

[spoiler title='Parent']  [spoiler2 title='Child 1']text[/spoiler2] [spoiler2 title='Child 2']text[/spoiler2]  [/spoiler]

Contributors and developers

“BBSpoiler” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Flector

Free Version

WPS

6.81

Average

Ratings

4.7 out of 5 | 29

Version

2.02

Last updated

1 year ago

Active installations

4,000+

WordPress version

6.8.11 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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BBSpoiler Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (29)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (1)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.81

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