Head-to-head · September 2026
Include Me vs JSM file_get_contents() S…
JSM file_get_contents() Sho… comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Include Me.
Include Me
Include Me helps to include in posts or pages external files usually to be shared between different posts or…
JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode
A safe and reliable WordPress shortcode for PHP’s file_get_contents() function.
| Metric | Include Me | JSM file_get_contents() S… |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 4K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 471 | 195 |
| Download trend | -9.6% | +6% |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 21 | 1 |
| Health score | 64/100 | 76/100 |
| Last updated | 8 months ago | 3 days ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.9 | WP 7.1.2 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ | 7.4.33+ |
| First released | Apr 2010 | Jun 2014 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Include MeJSM file_get_contents()…
Choose Include Me if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Loved by users — 4.8/5 from 21 reviews
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
Choose JSM file_get_contents() S… if…
You care most about download trend, health score and last updated.
- Actively developed — last update 3 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Both compete in: include
FAQ
Include Me vs JSM file_get_contents() S…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Which is better, Include Me or JSM file_get_contents() Sho…?
JSM file_get_contents() Sho… comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Include Me. Choose Include Me if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose JSM file_get_contents() Sho… if you care most about download trend, health score and last updated.
Is Include Me more popular than JSM file_get_contents() Sho…?
Include Me is the more popular of the two with 4K+ active installs, compared with 300+ for JSM file_get_contents() Sho….
Can I use Include Me and JSM file_get_contents() Sho… together?
Both plugins cover include, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Include Me and JSM file_get_contents() Sho… free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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