Google Docs Shortcode
v0.4by r-a-y · updated 11 years ago
Easily embed a Google Doc into your blog posts
- Rank
- #11,675
- Down19 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 253
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 22.2K
- 22,188 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Google Docs Shortcode at a glance
Google Docs Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by r-a-y with 200+ active installs, the #11,675 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.4 came out on Sep 30, 2015, more than 11 years ago. Among the 20 plugins tagged “google docs”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats281 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Google Docs Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 253 · -10.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 253 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 254 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 252 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 253 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 252 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 252 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 252 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 252 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 264 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 263 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 264 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 282 |
Rank over time
#11,675 · down 370 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,675 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,656 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,655 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,711 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,693 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,726 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,715 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,734 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,730 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,310 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,338 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,322 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,305 |
Growth %
Average -0.90% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -4.54% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.38% |
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.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.
- v0.4100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- –
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 19, 2012
- Last updated
- Sep 30, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Google Docs Shortcode
How many websites use Google Docs Shortcode?
Google Docs 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 #11,675 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Google Docs Shortcode been downloaded?
22,188 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Google Docs Shortcode last updated?
Version 0.4 came out on Sep 30, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Google Docs Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Google Docs Shortcode have?
4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Google Docs Shortcode?
The plugins most like Google Docs Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 253 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 22.2K |
| Author | r-a-y |
| First released | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Version | 0.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 30, 2015 |
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