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Gist GitHub Shortcode

v1.3.0

by Claudio Sanches · updated 6 years ago

Adds Github Gists in your posts via shortcode

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Rank
#12,678
Down25 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 222
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
9.3K
9,293 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
6 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~22d

Gist GitHub Shortcode at a glance

Gist GitHub Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Claudio Sanches with 200+ active installs, the #12,678 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.3.0 came out on Aug 10, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.5.24. Among the 23 plugins tagged “Gist”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

105 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Gist GitHub Shortcode Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0510Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.5.24
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DateGist GitHub Shortcode
Nov 2, 202610
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 202611
Oct 30, 20263
Oct 29, 20265
Oct 28, 20264
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20267
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20266
Oct 9, 20264

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 222 · +0.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.221222223224Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.5.24
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026222
Nov 7, 2026223
Nov 5, 2026221
Nov 4, 2026223
Nov 3, 2026223
Nov 2, 2026224
Nov 1, 2026222
Oct 31, 2026222
Oct 30, 2026222
Oct 29, 2026223
Oct 28, 2026221
Oct 27, 2026221

Rank over time

#12,678 · up 48 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#12.7K#12.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.5.24
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#12,678
Nov 7, 2026#12,653
Nov 6, 2026#12,705
Nov 5, 2026#12,720
Nov 4, 2026#12,666
Nov 3, 2026#12,690
Nov 2, 2026#12,636
Nov 1, 2026#12,675
Oct 31, 2026#12,659
Oct 30, 2026#12,667
Oct 29, 2026#12,663
Oct 28, 2026#12,707
Oct 27, 2026#12,726

Growth %

Average +0.04% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.45%
Nov 7, 2026+0.45%
Nov 5, 2026-0.90%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-0.45%
Nov 2, 2026+0.90%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-0.45%
Oct 29, 2026+0.91%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.5.24
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #12707 → #12720
    • Tested up to 5.5.23 → 5.5.24

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.3100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.3.0
Requires WordPress
3.8
Tested up to
5.5.24
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 6, 2012
Last updated
Aug 10, 2020
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Gist GitHub Shortcode

How many websites use Gist GitHub Shortcode?

Gist GitHub Shortcode 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 #12,678 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Gist GitHub Shortcode been downloaded?

9,293 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats

When was Gist GitHub Shortcode last updated?

Version 1.3.0 came out on Aug 10, 2020 (6 years ago).

Is Gist GitHub Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?

Gist GitHub Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.5.24, 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 GitHub Shortcode still maintained?

Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Gist GitHub Shortcode have?

5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Gist GitHub Shortcode?

The plugins most like Gist GitHub Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Embed GitHub Gist (100+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Github Embed (1K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

6 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 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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Gist GitHub Shortcode
Estimated installs≈ 222
Reported installs200+
Rating5.0
Reviews6
Total downloads9.3K
AuthorClaudio Sanches
First releasedOct 6, 2012
Version1.3.0
Requires WP3.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 10, 2020

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