Erudus One for WordPress
Display Erudus product data inside of WordPress using the Erudus API.
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Erudus One for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Erudus One for WordPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| allergens | #45 |
| api | >100 |
| food | >100 |
| ingredients | >100 |
| nutrition | #68 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Erudus One for WordPress
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
This plugin uses the Erudus API to display and use product information in WordPress.
Erudus provides a trusted data source for thousands of food products. The Erudus data is sourced directly from food manufacturers and suppliers, giving you reliable data on allergens, nutrients and other important information about food products.
To use this plugin you will need Erudus API credentials.
Shortcode
To show a product specification, you can use the shortcode:
[erudus-product id=”eruduesproductid”]
Simply find the product you need from erudus and replace the id attribute with the correct Erudus ID.
Customisation
To customise the display of product information, copy product.php found in the plugin’s templates folder to a folder named erudus inside your theme and edit the file.
Template Functions
To further customise and use product data, you can use the template function erudus_get_product($erudus_id) to get product data for a product. This will return an object containing all fields found in the API.
Please note that product data is cached by the plugin for 24 hours. Fresh data is only requested when product data is needed.
Installation
- Upload plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Enter your Erudus API client keys in Settings->Erudus One
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FAQ
Erudus One for WordPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Erudus One for WordPress free?
Yes. Erudus One for WordPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Erudus One for WordPress safe to use in 2026?
Erudus One for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Erudus One for WordPress?
Erudus One for WordPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,953 times since it launched in June 2018. It was downloaded 192 times in the last 30 days.
Does Erudus One for WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
Erudus One for WordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Erudus One for WordPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 5, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes Erudus One for WordPress?
Erudus One for WordPress is developed and maintained by Tim Hyde.
What are the best alternatives to Erudus One for WordPress?
The most popular alternatives to Erudus One for WordPress are Allergens System for Woocom… (100+ installs), Flavor (80+ installs) and Nutrition Info for WooComme… (10+ installs).
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