Include Content By Shortcode
v0.5by kashanshah · updated 2 years ago
This plugin allows you to include content from a custom post type by using a shortcode. You can also add custom CSS and JS to the included content.
- Rank
- #21,443
- Up294 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 47
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,652 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Include Content By Shortcode at a glance
Include Content By Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by kashanshah with 40+ active installs, the #21,443 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.5 came out on Oct 25, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. Among the 7 plugins tagged “copy content”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Include Content By Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 47 · -9.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,443 · down 289 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,443 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,737 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,550 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,400 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,592 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,531 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,499 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,374 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,318 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,089 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,101 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,154 |
Growth %
Average -0.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.84% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.92% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21101 → #21550Installs 50+ → 40+
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.565%
- v0.435%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- May 26, 2018
- Last updated
- Oct 25, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Include Content By Shortcode
How many websites use Include Content By Shortcode?
Include Content By Shortcode is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,443 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Include Content By Shortcode been downloaded?
2,652 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Include Content By Shortcode last updated?
Version 0.5 came out on Oct 25, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Include Content By Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Include Content By Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, 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 Include Content By Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Include Content By Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Include Content By Shortcode?
The plugins most like Include Content By Shortcode, by the tags they share, are RPS Include Content (700+), Include Me (4K+) and JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode (200+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 47 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | kashanshah |
| First released | May 26, 2018 |
| Version | 0.5 |
| Requires WP | 4.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 25, 2024 |
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- Rank
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Include Me
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Include Me helps to include any external file (textual, HTML or PHP) in posts or pages.
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JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode
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Mindvalley Include Post Content
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Creates shortcode [mv_include] to include content from another post/page.
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