Gist GitHub Shortcode
Gist GitHub Shortcode is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at…
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Gist GitHub Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Gist GitHub Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| code | >100 |
| Gist | #48 |
| Github | >100 |
| syntax | >100 |
| syntax highlighter | #51 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
About Gist GitHub Shortcode
From the official readme · v1.3.0Description
This plugin adds Github Gists in your posts via shortcode.
Examples
Add a full gist:
[gist id="3837669"]
Add a specific file in a gist:
[gist id="3837669" file="index.php"]
License
Gist GitHub Shortcode is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published
by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
Gist GitHub Shortcode is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with Gist GitHub Shortcode. If not, see http://www.gnu.org/licenses/.
Installation
- Upload plugin files to your plugins folder, or install using WordPress built-in Add New Plugin installer;
- Activate the plugin.
Changelog
1.3.0 – 13/12/2013
- Fixed code standards.
- Added support to WordPress 3.8.
1.2.0 – 19/05/2013
- Improved the shortcode modal dialog.
- Add pt_BR translation.
1.1.0 – 04/01/2013
- Source code reformulation.
1.0.0
- Initial plugin release.
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FAQ
Gist GitHub Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Gist GitHub Shortcode free?
Yes. Gist GitHub Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Gist GitHub Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Gist GitHub Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Gist GitHub Shortcode?
Gist GitHub Shortcode is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,137 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.
Does Gist GitHub Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Gist GitHub Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Gist GitHub Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on August 10, 2020 (6 years ago).
Who makes Gist GitHub Shortcode?
Gist GitHub Shortcode is developed and maintained by Claudio Sanches.
What are the best alternatives to Gist GitHub Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Gist GitHub Shortcode are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Head & Footer Code (100K+ installs).
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