Google Plus Page shortcode
v0.1by benjick · updated 15 years ago
This plugin allows you to add links to a Google+ Page with simple shortcode
- Rank
- #46,939
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,912 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Google Plus Page shortcode at a glance
Google Plus Page shortcode is a WordPress plugin by benjick with 10+ active installs, the #46,939 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on Nov 9, 2011, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 14 plugins tagged “plus”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Google Plus Page shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · +9.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#46,939 · up 825 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,939 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #45,592 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #42,096 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,550 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,328 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,004 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #39,572 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,764 |
Growth %
Average +0.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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+ |
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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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 8, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 9, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Google Plus Page shortcode
How many websites use Google Plus Page shortcode?
Google Plus Page shortcode 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 #46,939 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Google Plus Page shortcode been downloaded?
2,912 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Google Plus Page shortcode last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Nov 9, 2011 (14 years ago).
Is Google Plus Page shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Google Plus Page shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Google Plus Page shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Google Plus Page shortcode have?
No one has reviewed Google Plus Page shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Google Plus Page shortcode?
The plugins most like Google Plus Page shortcode, by the tags they share, are Page Links To (100K+), VK Link Target Controller (30K+) and Link Library (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | benjick |
| First released | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 9, 2011 |
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