GET Params
v1.1by Nathan Singh · updated 7 years ago
Shortcodes allowing you to display GET parameters from the current URL in pages and posts, or show/hide content depending on GET param values
- Rank
- #6,525
- Up11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,250
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.2K
- 13,188 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 15 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
GET Params at a glance
GET Params is a WordPress plugin by Nathan Singh with 1K+ active installs, the #6,525 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 60% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Jul 18, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. It leads the 10 plugins tagged “GET”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats235 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | GET Params |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,249 · -4.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,249 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,245 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,252 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,257 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,251 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,251 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,251 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,257 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,256 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,255 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,256 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,307 |
Rank over time
#6,525 · down 28 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,525 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,536 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,517 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,512 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,501 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,509 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,516 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,497 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,508 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,520 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,526 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,497 |
Growth %
Average -0.38% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.48% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.48% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.90% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6526 → #6512
- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★15 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 5, 2014
- Last updated
- Jul 18, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about GET Params
How many websites use GET Params?
GET Params is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,525 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has GET Params been downloaded?
13,188 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was GET Params last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Jul 18, 2019 (7 years ago). See every release
Is GET Params compatible with the latest WordPress?
GET Params’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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.
Does GET Params have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for GET Params. See its security record
Is GET Params still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does GET Params have?
5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to GET Params?
The plugins most like GET Params, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
15 reviews
- 5 stars: 15 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 | ≈ 1,250 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 15 |
| Total downloads | 13.2K |
| Author | Nathan Singh |
| First released | Jan 5, 2014 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 18, 2019 |
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