Custom Global Variables
by akirak · WordPress.org page · Website
Custom Global Variables has 5,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 21,864 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on March 22, 2023, tested up to WordPress 6.1.12.
Custom Global Variables at a glance
Is Custom Global Variables well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Phone numbers
- Social media links
- HTML snippets
- And anything else test
Custom Global Variables reviews and ratings
10 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Thanks For This GREAT Plugin!!!
I am not one to leave reviews. But have to let you all know what a Godsend this plugin has been to me and my team!! So simple, yet so effective. Thanks again and keep up the great work.
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The best custom shortcode plugin for agencies!
I've been using CGV for a few years now. At our agency, it's become one of our go-to plugins and is installed on virtually all of our sites. No other plugin allows you to create and manage custom variables (shortcodes) as easily as Custom Global Variables. The UI is straightforward and uncluttered. I'm grateful to the developers for continuing to support and update this little gem. Hope it sticks around for many years and doesn't change too much!
Seb Fontan -
Exactly what I was looking for.
I needed a way of presenting some data in multiple locations, being a web developer I knew I could use variables but didn't want to edit the core app or theme, so this fitted my requirements like a glove, only one bug, when you enter a variable name but not a value and save, it says save successful, but it doesn't actually save, this need a check for data, its a minor thing, once I figured out why my newly entered variables.
Leona -
Simply, smart and free !
Congratulations on great work.
Tony88 -
Just what i needed, thanks!
Just what i needed, thanks!
wzshop -
Easy to use! Easy and simple! Wonderful!
Easy to use! Easy and simple! Wonderful!
ppp2017
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Details
Easily create custom variables that can be accessed globally in Wordpress and PHP. Retrieval of information is extremely fast, with no database calls.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- custom global variables
- options
- settings
- shortcodes
- variables
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Last updated
- Mar 22, 2023
- First published
- Apr 7, 2016
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.1.12
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Custom Global Variables FAQ
What does Custom Global Variables do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Custom Global Variables offers Phone numbers, Social media links, HTML snippets and And anything else test.
How many active installs does Custom Global Variables have?
WordPress.org reports 5,000+ active installs for Custom Global Variables as of September 7, 2026.
Is Custom Global Variables still maintained?
The last release was on March 22, 2023, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Custom Global Variables free?
Custom Global Variables is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.