Widget Shortcodes for Github
v1.0.0by jamqes · updated 7 years ago
Lightweight widget shortcodes to display GitHub buttons and gists on your blog.
- Rank
- #48,102
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,415 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Widget Shortcodes for Github at a glance
Widget Shortcodes for Github is a WordPress plugin by jamqes with 10+ active installs, the #48,102 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Sep 3, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 23 plugins tagged “Gist”, it ranks #15. 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 stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Widget Shortcodes for Github |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -21.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#48,102 · down 6,841 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,102 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #36,642 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #43,127 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #48,141 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #35,524 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #39,063 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #41,261 |
Growth %
Average -2.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 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+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #41261 → #36642
- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 3, 2019
- Last updated
- Sep 3, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Widget Shortcodes for Github
How many websites use Widget Shortcodes for Github?
Widget Shortcodes for Github 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 #48,102 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Widget Shortcodes for Github been downloaded?
1,415 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Widget Shortcodes for Github last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Sep 3, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Widget Shortcodes for Github compatible with the latest WordPress?
Widget Shortcodes for Github’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 Widget Shortcodes for Github still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Widget Shortcodes for Github have?
No one has reviewed Widget Shortcodes for Github on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Widget Shortcodes for Github?
The plugins most like Widget Shortcodes for Github, by the tags they share, are Bootstrap Shortcodes (4K+), Arconix Shortcodes (3K+) and Rescue Shortcodes (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | jamqes |
| First released | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 3, 2019 |
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