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Gist GitHub Shortcode

by Claudio Sanches · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.3.0 Tested up to WP 5.5.20

Gist GitHub Shortcode has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 9,064 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 10, 2020, tested up to WordPress 5.5.20.

Gist GitHub Shortcode at a glance

Active installs
200+
Total downloads
9,064
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Gist GitHub Shortcode well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 5.5.20, not yet with the current 7.1

Gist GitHub Shortcode reviews and ratings

6 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
5.0 out of 5

6 reviews

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Details

Adds Github Gists in your posts via shortcode

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • code
  • Gist
  • Github
  • syntax
  • syntax highlighter

More from Claudio Sanches

Version
1.3.0
Last updated
Aug 10, 2020
First published
Oct 6, 2012
Requires WordPress
3.8
Tested up to
5.5.20
Requires PHP
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Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Gist GitHub Shortcode FAQ

How many active installs does Gist GitHub Shortcode have?

WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for Gist GitHub Shortcode as of September 7, 2026.

Is Gist GitHub Shortcode still maintained?

The last release was on August 10, 2020, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is Gist GitHub Shortcode free?

Gist GitHub Shortcode is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.