Contemplate
Create unlimited content templates (supports HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Fantastic for creating blocks of content you want to add to one, or more, pages.
Use with caution
Contemplate works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Contemplate stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| content | >100 |
| multiple | >100 |
| page | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| template | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 3 reviews
About Contemplate
From the official readme · v2.11Description
Create unlimited content templates and add to any page, or multiple pages. Any change to a content template is automatically updated wherever it’s used on your site. You only ever have to edit in one place! No more hunting around for all instances of content and updating multiple times.
The Contemplate plugin is great for things like adding banners, or content blocks that you duplicate throughout your site.
Anyone with a WordPress site will definitely benefit from this plugin. It’s a great time-saver.
In case you are wondering, the plugin name is derived from: [Con]tent + [Template] = Contemplate
A lot of hard work goes into maintaining my FREE plugins. If you have a moment I’d really appreciate if you could rate the plugin and perhaps give it a review.
Also, why not take a look at our new WordPress plugin site for more great plugins!
Installation
https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Automatic_Plugin_Installation
Changelog
2.10 update
- Contemplate update to be fully compatible with WordPress 4.8.
2.02 update
- Fixed bug in Plugin options page.
2.01 update
- Fixed error in the description.
2.0 update
- Complete Plugin rewrite.
- No longer dependent on Silverlight.
- Unlimited content templates.
1.05 update
- Now fully compatible with WordPress 3.0!
1.01 update
- Minor update to WordPress plugin page.
1.0 update
- First release of Contemplate!
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FAQ
Contemplate: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Contemplate free?
Yes. Contemplate is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Contemplate safe to use in 2026?
Contemplate works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 50/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Contemplate?
Contemplate is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,874 times since it launched in June 2010. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.
Does Contemplate work with WordPress 7.1?
Contemplate is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Contemplate last updated?
The latest version, 2.11, was released on August 11, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Contemplate?
Contemplate is developed and maintained by David Gwyer.
What are the best alternatives to Contemplate?
The most popular alternatives to Contemplate are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Advanced Excerpt (80K+ installs) and Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs).
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