JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode
v2.7.1by JS Morisset · updated 11 days ago
A safe and reliable WordPress shortcode for PHP's file_get_contents() function.
- Rank
- #11,144
- Down22 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 269
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.5K
- 14,506 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode at a glance
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by JS Morisset with 200+ active installs, the #11,144 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 55% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.7.1 came out on Oct 29, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 18 plugins tagged “include”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats248 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 269 · -14.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 269 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 270 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 269 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 314 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 314 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 313 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 313 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 313 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 315 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 314 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 314 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 314 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 315 |
Rank over time
#11,144 · down 43 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #11,144 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,122 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,155 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,137 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,103 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,101 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,127 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,101 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,105 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,067 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,093 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,099 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,111 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,101 |
Growth %
Average -1.21% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.37% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.64% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.32% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #11111 → #11103
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.793%
- v2.46.7%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.7.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4.33
- First released
- Jun 22, 2014
- Last updated
- Oct 29, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode
How many websites use JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode?
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,144 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode been downloaded?
14,506 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode last updated?
Version 2.7.1 came out on Oct 29, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode?
The plugins most like JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode, by the tags they share, are Shortcode Redirect (10K+), Basic URL ShortCodes (4K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 269 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 14.5K |
| Author | JS Morisset |
| First released | Jun 22, 2014 |
| Version | 2.7.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.33 |
| Last updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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