WP Github Gist
v0.5by Sudar Muthu · updated 5 years ago
Embed files and gist from Github in your blog posts or pages.
- Rank
- #23,530
- Up245 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.4K
- 5,414 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Github Gist at a glance
WP Github Gist is a WordPress plugin by Sudar Muthu with 30+ active installs, the #23,530 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.5 came out on Oct 13, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.19. Among the 23 plugins tagged “Gist”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats76 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Github Gist |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 36 |
Rank over time
#23,530 · down 394 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,530 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,775 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,932 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,242 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,637 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,428 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,509 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,278 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,216 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,504 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,318 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,136 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.86% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.39% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.86% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.78% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.86% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.78% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +2.86% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.78% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #23136 → #23242
- Tested up to 5.8.18 → 5.8.19
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.5100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 5.8.19
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 23, 2011
- Last updated
- Oct 13, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Github Gist
How many websites use WP Github Gist?
WP Github Gist is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,530 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Github Gist been downloaded?
5,414 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was WP Github Gist last updated?
Version 0.5 came out on Oct 13, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is WP Github Gist compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Github Gist’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.19, 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 WP Github Gist still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Github Gist have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Github Gist?
The plugins most like WP Github Gist, by the tags they share, are Github Embed (1K+), Embed Block for GitHub (400+) and WP Plugin Info Card (400+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.4K |
| Author | Sudar Muthu |
| First released | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Version | 0.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 13, 2021 |
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