Fancy Github Activity
Displays Github activity in a fancy way via shortcode.
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- 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 Fancy Github Activity stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| activity | >100 |
| fancy | >100 |
| feed | >100 |
| Github | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Fancy Github Activity
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Displays Github activity in a fancy way via shortcode which can be used in posts, pages, or widgets.
Notes
- Languages: PHP and Javascript
- Credits: caseyscarborough for his awesome github activity code.
- Created this because didn’t like the bland looks of current WordPress Github activity plugins.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/fancy-github-activitydirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use shortcode [fancy-github-activity] where you would like it. Configurable options below.
Options:
- username=”stopspazzing” // required
- repository=”” // optional
- limit=”20″ // optional
Example:
[fancy-github-activity username=”stopspazzing”]
Changelog
Initial Version.
1.0.3
- Code cleanup. Removed redundancies. Added plugin icon.
1.0.2
- Updated to latest code from caseyscarborough.
- Verified works on 4.9.x WordPress.
1.0.1
- Compliance with WordPress Plugins requirements.
- Completely working the way it should.
- First release to WordPress.
0.1
- Initial launch – unreleased
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FAQ
Fancy Github Activity: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Fancy Github Activity free?
Yes. Fancy Github Activity is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Fancy Github Activity safe to use in 2026?
Fancy Github Activity shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Fancy Github Activity?
Fancy Github Activity is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,663 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.
Does Fancy Github Activity work with WordPress 7.1?
Fancy Github Activity 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 Fancy Github Activity last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on February 8, 2018 (9 years ago).
Who makes Fancy Github Activity?
Fancy Github Activity is developed and maintained by stopspazzing.
What are the best alternatives to Fancy Github Activity?
The most popular alternatives to Fancy Github Activity are Simple History (300K+ installs), BuddyPress Group Email Subs… (1K+ installs) and Counter-Hits (1K+ installs).
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