WordPress plugin comparison

Include Content By Shortcode vs JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode

Include Content By Shortcode

by kashanshah

40+ installs5.0

JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode

by JS Morisset

200+ installs5.0

At a glance

JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode has more active installs: 200+, against 40+ for Include Content By Shortcode.
On a typical day, JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode is downloaded about 10 times, Include Content By Shortcode about 3.
Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Oct 25, 2024 for Include Content By Shortcode.
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for Include Content By Shortcode.
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode has been around longer: since 2014, against 2018 for Include Content By Shortcode.

JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.

Metric	Include Content By Shortcode	JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode
Popular rank	#21,637	#11,122
Active installs	40+	200+
Downloads, last 30 days	61	243
Rating	5.0(4)	5.0(1)
Support threads resolved	–	–
Tested up to	6.6.11	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×0.06	×0.46
Last release	2 years ago	11 days ago
Requires PHP	5.2.4	7.4.33

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