GedShow
v2.1.0by colinsp · updated 2 years ago
GedShow creates a shortcode to display the contents of an uploaded gedcom file to show the family history of individuals in the file.
- Rank
- #12,446
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 229
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.8K
- 8,814 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
GedShow at a glance
GedShow is a WordPress plugin by colinsp with 200+ active installs, the #12,446 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 2.1.0 came out on Mar 30, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “family”. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats141 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | GedShow |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 229 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 229 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 227 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 229 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 229 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 235 |
Rank over time
#12,446 · up 13 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,446 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,430 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,445 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,425 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,454 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,408 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,403 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,481 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,511 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,483 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,460 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,473 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,459 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.88% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.55% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #12473 → #12425Downloads +50%
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jan 8, 2019
- Last updated
- Mar 30, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about GedShow
How many websites use GedShow?
GedShow is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,446 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has GedShow been downloaded?
8,814 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was GedShow last updated?
Version 2.1.0 came out on Mar 30, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is GedShow compatible with the latest WordPress?
GedShow’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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 GedShow still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does GedShow have?
4.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 75% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to GedShow?
The plugins most like GedShow, by the tags they share, are AP Family Trees (40+), GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Tree (10+) and AP Family Archive (fewer than 10). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 88%4–5★
- Mixed
- 13%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 10 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 229 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 8.8K |
| Author | colinsp |
| First released | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Version | 2.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.9 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Mar 30, 2024 |
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- Installs
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- Rank
- #34,646
- Installs
- 10+
AP Family Archive
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- Rank
- #65,506
- Installs
- Fewer than 10
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- Rank
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- Installs
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- Rank
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- Installs
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