Latest Github Release
v2.1.0by laurencebahiirwa · updated 4 years ago
Automatically add a download link to the latest Github repo release zips with a shortcode [latest_github_release user="github" repo="hub"]
- Rank
- #63,428
- Down9,657 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 1,977 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Latest Github Release at a glance
Latest Github Release is a WordPress plugin by laurencebahiirwa with fewer than 10 active installs, the #63,428 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 2.1.0 came out on Jun 21, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 11 plugins tagged “release”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Latest Github Release |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · -42.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
Rank over time
#63,428 · down 7,567 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | #63,428 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #53,771 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #72,313 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #62,524 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #55,861 |
Growth %
Average -4.56% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -14.29% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Apr 20, 2019
- Last updated
- Jun 21, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Latest Github Release
How many websites use Latest Github Release?
Latest Github Release is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #63,428 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Latest Github Release been downloaded?
1,977 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Latest Github Release last updated?
Version 2.1.0 came out on Jun 21, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Latest Github Release compatible with the latest WordPress?
Latest Github Release’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 Latest Github Release still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Latest Github Release have?
No one has reviewed Latest Github Release on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Latest Github Release?
The plugins most like Latest Github Release, by the tags they share, are GitHub Release Downloads (60+), Github Embed (1K+) and Embed Block for GitHub (400+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | laurencebahiirwa |
| First released | Apr 20, 2019 |
| Version | 2.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.9 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Jun 21, 2022 |
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