Gaudério
Inspired by "Hello, Dolly", this plugin shows a line from "Gaudério", a beautiful poem by the gaúcho poet João da Cunha Vargas, sung by Vitor Ramil.
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Gaudério shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (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 Gaudério stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| brasil | #64 |
| brazil | >100 |
| gaucho | #8 |
| poem | #5 |
| rio grande do sul | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Gaudério
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This is not just a plugin, it symbolizes the enthusiasm of the gaucho developers for this awesome platform, as well as for their homeplace, Rio Grande do Sul. When activated, you will randomly see a lyric from Gaudério, a beautiful poem by João da Cunha Vargas, written in its original language, in the upper right of your admin screen on every page.
This plugin also aims to be an educational example for people who want to start building plugins for the platform. Studying the code, we can see how simple it is to extend WordPress, through functions and hooks.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/plugin-namedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Tá pronto, tchê!
Frequently asked questions
Who was João da Cunha Vargas?
From a humble background and with little education, the gaúcho poet João da Cunha Vargas presented an unusual authenticity in his poetry, being worshiped by the artistic community in Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil). The poet kept all his poetry of memory and published only a posthumous book, whose poems were dictated to family members or transcribed from records of their declamations made on cassette tapes.
How do I use this plugin?
Just install, activate and that is it! The pajador will recite a verse everytime admin screens load.
Changelog
1.0
- Bump tested version to 6.4.
- Readme file review.
- Code review.
0.3.2
- Added notes about João da Cunha Vargas.
0.3.1
- Preparing for translation.
0.3
- Readme file review.
- Code review.
0.2
- Added some nice icons.
0.1
- First version.
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FAQ
Gaudério: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Gaudério free?
Yes. Gaudério is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Gaudério safe to use in 2026?
Gaudério shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Gaudério?
Gaudério is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,308 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does Gaudério work with WordPress 7.1?
Gaudério is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Gaudério need?
Gaudério requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Gaudério last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 3, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Gaudério?
Gaudério is developed and maintained by Marco Andrei Kichalowsky.
What are the best alternatives to Gaudério?
The most popular alternatives to Gaudério are Calculadora de Frete e Camp… (5K+ installs), Stone para WooCommerce (4K+ installs) and PagBank for WooCommerce (3K+ installs).
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