This is really a great plugin..... Is there any plan for create this plugin compatible with 1.8 version?

Thanks for the votes of confidence.

But I am no longer working with Elgg, so I hope somebody else can pick up this plugin and adapt it to 1.8 or later versions. The code was quite simple (and probably should belong to basic functionality), so I guess an experienced programmer can fix it quickly. 

Best. 

I have this working in 1.8 if anyone is interested...