# BibleBridge > BibleBridge is a free, complete Bible for your church website. 95 topics connected by shared scripture, cross-references, reading plans, search, 11 translations, verse sharing, highlights, notes, cloud sync, and dark mode. White-label — your domain, your name, no third-party branding. Install in under 60 seconds. BibleBridge is designed for churches, ministries, bloggers, schools, and anyone who wants Scripture on their website. It is not an iframe or verse widget — it is a complete Bible that runs directly on your own site. The topic system is unique to BibleBridge: 95 topics connected by the verses they share, with 3,325 anchor verses across doctrine, virtue, practice, and experience categories. Visitors explore how theological ideas relate through scripture itself, not editorial commentary. --- ## Installation 1. Download the zip from holybible.dev/pricing 2. Upload the files to your web server via FTP or cPanel file manager 3. Make sure .htaccess is uploaded (some FTP clients hide dotfiles) 4. Visit yoursite.com/read — your Bible is live Works on any PHP host: shared hosting, cPanel, VPS, dedicated server. No database, no composer, no command line needed. Sign up at holybible.dev/signup to get your own free API key (250 requests/day). Upgrade for higher traffic at holybible.dev/pricing. --- ## Features ### 11 Bible Translations BibleBridge includes 11 translations covering 8 languages: - **English:** KJV (King James Version), ASV (American Standard Version), WEB (World English Bible), YLT (Young's Literal Translation) - **Spanish:** RVR (Reina-Valera 1909) - **French:** LSG (Louis Segond 1910) - **German:** LUT (Luther 1912) - **Portuguese:** ARA (Almeida Revista e Atualizada) - **Chinese:** CUV (Chinese Union Version) - **Korean:** KRV (Korean Revised Version) - **Tagalog:** ADB (Ang Dating Biblia) All translations are public domain or openly licensed. Readers can switch between translations with a dropdown. Parallel view shows two translations side by side (KJV/WEB). ### Search Full-text search across all 31,000+ verses in any translation. Features include: - Book filtering (search only within Genesis, Psalms, etc.) - Reference resolution — type "john3:16", "jn 3:16", "John 3:16", or just "3:16" while reading John and it navigates directly - Passage nickname lookup — type "beatitudes", "lord's prayer", "armor of god" and go straight to the passage - Typeahead suggestions as you type - Pagination for large result sets - Highlighted search terms in results ### Cross-References Tap any verse while reading to see cross-references. Unlike other tools that just list related verses, BibleBridge explains the connection — why the verses relate and what theological thread connects them. Cross-references work across all 11 translations. ### Topic Explorer 89 theological topics organized into four categories: - **Doctrines:** salvation, atonement, grace, redemption, justification, sanctification, etc. - **Virtues:** faith, hope, love, patience, humility, wisdom, etc. - **Practices:** prayer, worship, fasting, discipleship, evangelism, etc. - **Experiences:** suffering, joy, peace, repentance, forgiveness, etc. Each topic page includes: - **Follow the flow** — see how the topic connects to other ideas through before/consequence/redemption chains. Example: Faith leads to Justification leads to Sanctification. - **Reading path** — a verse-by-verse progression through the topic in theological order - **Anchor scriptures** — the key OT and NT verses for that topic with full text - **Relationships** — directional connections (leads to, depends on, reverses, etc.) to other topics The topic graph uses 18 relation types and is validated by guard systems to ensure theological accuracy. ### Reading Plans 5 built-in reading plans: - **Bible in a Year** — read through the entire Bible in 365 days - **New Testament in 90 Days** — focused NT reading - **New Testament in a Year** — slower-paced NT reading - **Psalms & Proverbs** — daily wisdom literature - **Gospel of John** — 21-day introduction to Scripture Each plan includes a calendar view, progress tracking with mark-complete, and the ability to pick up where you left off. Progress is stored locally and can sync across devices. ### Verse Actions When reading, tap any verse to: - **Copy** the verse text to clipboard - **Share link** — generate a direct URL to that verse - **Share image** — create a beautiful social media card with the verse - **Highlight** — mark verses with 4 colors (yellow, green, blue, pink) - **Bookmark** — save verses for quick access later - **Add note** — attach personal notes to any verse All highlights, bookmarks, and notes are stored in the browser and persist across sessions. ### Cloud Sync Sync reading progress, highlights, notes, and bookmarks across devices using a simple code (like "GRACE-4821"). No email or account required. Just generate a code on one device and enter it on another. ### Dark Mode Full dark mode support via CSS variables. Respects system preference or can be toggled manually. All pages including topics, plans, search, and pricing support dark mode. ### Mobile Optimized Bottom navigation bar on mobile with Read, Search, Plans, and Topics tabs. Touch-optimized verse actions. Responsive layout works on any screen size. --- ## Pricing All plans include every feature. The only difference is daily API request capacity. | Plan | Price | Daily Requests | Daily Readers | |------|-------|---------------|---------------| | Free | $0 | 250 | ~50 | | Growth | $9/mo | 2,500 | ~500 | | Scale | $29/mo | 10,000 | ~2,000 | A "daily reader" is estimated at 5-10 API requests per visit (loading chapters, searching, exploring topics). Limits reset at midnight UTC. If a site exceeds its daily limit, visitors see a friendly message that the reader is busy — no errors, no broken pages. The free tier is enough for personal sites, small blogs, and churches with light web traffic. Growth handles most churches comfortably. Scale is for large organizations or sites with multiple congregations. --- ## How It Compares ### vs YouVersion / Bible.com embed BibleBridge has no account requirement, no social features, no ads, and no tracking. It runs on your own site with your own branding. YouVersion embeds are iframes that look like YouVersion, not your site. ### vs Bible Gateway widgets BibleBridge is a full reading experience, not a verse lookup widget. It includes search, cross-references, topic explorer, reading plans, highlights, notes, and sync. Bible Gateway widgets show a single verse. ### vs Building your own BibleBridge handles 11 translations (31,000+ verses each), cross-reference mapping, full-text search indexing, a theological topic graph with 95 topics and 3,325 anchor verses, and 5 reading plans. Building this from scratch would take months. BibleBridge installs in 60 seconds. --- ## Technical Details - **Frontend:** Vanilla JavaScript + CSS. No React, no Vue, no framework. Under 110KB total (38KB JS + 71KB CSS, minified). - **Backend:** PHP. The reader makes API calls to holybible.dev/api for all Bible data. - **Database:** None required on the host site. All data lives on the BibleBridge API. - **Caching:** API responses are cached server-side via APCu. Verse text is immutable and cached aggressively. - **Privacy:** No cookies, no tracking pixels, no analytics on visitor requests. IP addresses are used for rate limiting only and are not stored. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Does it work without WordPress? Yes. The standalone build works on any PHP host. Upload the files and it runs. ### Do visitors need an account? No. Reading, searching, topics, plans, highlights, notes, and bookmarks all work without any account. Cloud sync uses an anonymous code, not an email. ### What happens when the free limit is hit? Visitors see a friendly message that the reader is busy. No errors, no broken layout. Limits reset at midnight UTC. ### Can I use my own domain? Yes. BibleBridge runs on your site at whatever URL you choose. WordPress default is /bible, standalone can be any path. ### Is it open source? The reader code is freely available. The API and topic graph are proprietary. ### How do I upgrade from free to paid? Visit holybible.dev/signup, claim your auto-provisioned API key, then choose Growth or Scale at holybible.dev/pricing. Your existing key stays the same — the limit just increases. --- ## Links - **Live demo:** https://holybible.dev/read - **Pricing & download:** https://holybible.dev/pricing - **Topic explorer:** https://holybible.dev/topics - **Reading plans:** https://holybible.dev/plans - **Sign up:** https://holybible.dev/signup - **Terms of service:** https://holybible.dev/terms - **Privacy policy:** https://holybible.dev/privacy