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Creative Commons

By Timid Robot

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Creative Commons Review - In-Depth Analysis

Official Creative Commons plugin for licensing your content. Keep your copyright while sharing your creativity. Supports multiple licenses and customization.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 1+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Creative Commons WordPress plugin gives authors the ability to license content with a Creative Commons license. With this plugin you can license your blog, display licenses for the site, posts, and pages, and prevent license changes per site.

This plugin also supports WordPress Multisite installations, allowing you to license some sites differently while maintaining uniformity across others. You can license all your content with the same license or customize licenses for specific posts, pages, or images.

The default license is the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license, but it can be easily changed. The selected license can be displayed as a widget or in the footer, ensuring visibility and compliance with licensing requirements.

Comparing to Alternatives

Creative Commons plugin stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking its specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Unique functionality with no direct competitors
Highly rated with a perfect 5-star score
Simple and effective in its capabilities
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight with minimal risk

Weaknesses

Limited user feedback due to low number of ratings
No pro version available for extended features
Lack of alternatives may limit comparative evaluation

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from the sole reviewer, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's effectiveness and capabilities.

Positive highlights

'This plugin amazes me at its capabilities.' - Lawrence Chiagozie Ndimele
'I’m overwhelmed by it whole effectively' - Lawrence Chiagozie Ndimele

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited number of reviews restricts broader sentiment analysis
No reported issues or complaints to assess potential weaknesses

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a unique and effective Creative Commons plugin with a strong focus on simplicity and security will find this plugin ideal.

Not ideal for

Those seeking a plugin with extensive user feedback, multiple features, or a pro version may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core functionalities without restrictions, providing full value to users.

Final Verdict

Creative Commons is a uniquely positioned plugin with a perfect rating and no known security issues, making it a reliable choice for users needing its specific features. Its lack of direct alternatives and pro version means it caters best to those valuing simplicity and security over extensive customization.

While the limited number of reviews restricts comprehensive user sentiment analysis, the available feedback is highly positive. Users seeking a straightforward, secure, and effective Creative Commons solution will appreciate this plugin's strengths.