# GET Params

> GET Params has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews and 169 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** GET Params shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**GET params is a plugin providing your pages and posts with shortcodes allowing you to display GET parameters from the current URL in pages and posts, or show/hide content depending on GET param values.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 12,933
- **Downloads (30 days):** 169 (+33.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 18, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nathan Singh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nathansingh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/get-params/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [GET](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/get/) | #1 | 10 |
| [params](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/params/) | #1 | 3 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | #87 | 1,408 |
| [vars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vars/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| GET | >100 | 10,000 |
| params | >100 | 1,093 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| vars | >100 | 729 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Display URL Params](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-url-params/) | 100+ | — | Sep 18, 2019 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [Theme Changer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-changer/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 24, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 4 | [Content Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-switcher/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 9, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [Mindvalley Post & Get Variables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mindvalley-post-get-variable/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 28, 2011 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Display A Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-a-post/) | 10+ | — | Sep 22, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [autofill-CF7-BB](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autofill-cf7-bb/) | 10+ | — | Jun 5, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Get Data](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/get-data/) | 10+ | — | Dec 4, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [HandL Hide Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/handl-hide-content/) | 10+ | — | May 23, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 10 | [SDStudio Google Reviews for portfolio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sdstudio-portfolio-for-google-reviews/) | <10 | — | Sep 2, 2019 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is GET Params free?
Yes. GET Params is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is GET Params safe to use in 2026?
GET Params shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use GET Params?
GET Params is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,933 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 169 times in the last 30 days.

### Does GET Params work with WordPress 7.1?
GET Params is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was GET Params last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on July 18, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes GET Params?
GET Params is developed and maintained by Nathan Singh.

### What are the best alternatives to GET Params?
The most popular alternatives to GET Params are Display URL Params (100+ installs), Theme Changer (100+ installs) and Content Switcher (100+ installs).


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