Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin
v1.3by Pedro Elsner · updated 13 years ago
Makes embedding Github.com gists SEO friendly and super awesomely easy.
- Rank
- #36,726
- Up6,860 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.6K
- 3,597 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin at a glance
Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin is a WordPress plugin by Pedro Elsner with 10+ active installs, the #36,726 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Dec 19, 2013, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 23 plugins tagged “Gist”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats130 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#36,726 · up 8,553 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #36,726 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,586 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #43,387 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #48,071 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #41,513 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,636 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #47,111 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,926 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,845 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,415 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,873 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,066 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,279 |
Growth %
Average +1.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.69% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.1
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 8, 2012
- Last updated
- Dec 19, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin
How many websites use Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin?
Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #36,726 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin been downloaded?
3,597 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Dec 19, 2013 (12 years ago).
Is Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin compatible with the latest WordPress?
Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin?
The plugins most like Gist for Robots WordPress Plugin, by the tags they share, are Insert Pages (30K+), Spreaker Shortcode (4K+) and Interact Quiz & Form Embed (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3.6K |
| Author | Pedro Elsner |
| First released | Jun 8, 2012 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 19, 2013 |
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