HG3-Include
v1.1by ccc666 · updated 15 years ago
Plugin to include any code (html, php, javascript,...) directly into the WordPress editor.
- Rank
- #37,244
- Up7,917 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,676 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HG3-Include at a glance
HG3-Include is a WordPress plugin by ccc666 with 10+ active installs, the #37,244 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Nov 21, 2011, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 18 plugins tagged “include”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HG3-Include |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#37,244 · up 8,922 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #37,244 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,161 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,727 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #47,192 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #36,925 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #43,790 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,920 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,962 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #46,166 |
Growth %
Average +2.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -8.33% |
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+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 3, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 21, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HG3-Include
How many websites use HG3-Include?
HG3-Include 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 #37,244 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HG3-Include been downloaded?
2,676 times in total since 2011.
When was HG3-Include last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Nov 21, 2011 (14 years ago).
Is HG3-Include compatible with the latest WordPress?
HG3-Include’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 HG3-Include 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 HG3-Include have?
No one has reviewed HG3-Include on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to HG3-Include?
The plugins most like HG3-Include, by the tags they share, are WPCode (3M+), Code Snippets (1M+) and Code Block Pro (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | ccc666 |
| First released | Aug 3, 2011 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 21, 2011 |
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