BibleGateway Links Shortcode
v0.1.7by Justin Sternberg · updated 11 years ago
Shortcode for linking Bible references to a BibleGateway page.
- Rank
- #17,136
- Up58 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 94
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.9K
- 5,912 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BibleGateway Links Shortcode at a glance
BibleGateway Links Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Justin Sternberg with 90+ active installs, the #17,136 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1.7 came out on Jan 16, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.0. Among the 3 plugins tagged “biblegateway”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats92 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BibleGateway Links Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 94 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 94 |
Rank over time
#17,136 · up 44 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,136 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,194 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,158 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,208 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,143 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,264 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,177 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,136 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,140 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,124 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,184 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,168 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,173 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,180 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.53% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.7
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 4.2.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 25, 2013
- Last updated
- Jan 16, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BibleGateway Links Shortcode
How many websites use BibleGateway Links Shortcode?
BibleGateway Links Shortcode is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,136 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BibleGateway Links Shortcode been downloaded?
5,912 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was BibleGateway Links Shortcode last updated?
Version 0.1.7 came out on Jan 16, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is BibleGateway Links Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
BibleGateway Links Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is BibleGateway Links Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BibleGateway Links Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to BibleGateway Links Shortcode?
The plugins most like BibleGateway Links Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Forget About Shortcode Buttons (20K+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Shortcoder (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 94 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.9K |
| Author | Justin Sternberg |
| First released | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Version | 0.1.7 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 16, 2015 |
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