Black Ribbon vs Grayscale Body (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Black Ribbon has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Black Ribbon has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while Grayscale Body has 6.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Black Ribbon | Grayscale Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 6 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 6.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2016 | |
| Age | 10 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.2 | 1.2.7 |
Rating
5/5Black Ribbon
Grayscale Body5/5
Total Reviews
2Black Ribbon
►Grayscale Body6
Active Installs
400Black Ribbon
◄Grayscale Body100
Total Downloads
10K+Black Ribbon
◄Grayscale Body6.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ABlack Ribbon
Grayscale BodyN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoBlack Ribbon
►Grayscale Body4 years ago
First Released
2016Black Ribbon
Grayscale Body2016
Age
10 yearsBlack Ribbon
Grayscale Body10 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Black Ribbon
Grayscale Body3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Black Ribbon
Grayscale Bodyfalse+
Business Model
FreeBlack Ribbon
Grayscale BodyFree
Latest Version
1.1.2Black Ribbon
Grayscale Body1.2.7
Rating Breakdown
Black Ribbon
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Grayscale Body
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Ribbon or Grayscale Body more popular?
Black Ribbon has 400 active installations while Grayscale Body has 100. Black Ribbon is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Black Ribbon or Grayscale Body?
Black Ribbon has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Grayscale Body has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Black Ribbon and Grayscale Body free?
Black Ribbon is free and Grayscale Body is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Black Ribbon or Grayscale Body?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Black Ribbon was last updated 5 years ago and Grayscale Body was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.