GitHub Badge
This plug-in allows you to create and place a GitHub css3 badge to your webpage on wordpress. With the help of this plug-in you create a css3 badge for your users or followers helping them to follow your GitHub account…
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GitHub Badge shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 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)
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 GitHub Badge stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| page | >100 |
| pages | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| short code | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About GitHub Badge
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
This plug-in allows you to create and place a GitHub css3 badge to your webpage on wordpress. With the help of this plug-in you create a css3 badge for your users or followers helping them to follow your GitHub account. This plug-in is very useful for GitHub users, for users who would like to promote his/her GitHub on WordPress.
Links: Author Homepage
Installation
- Upload the “GitHub Badge” folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place the shortcode [GHB]xxxxxxx[/GHB] the last part of the page/post
Screenshots
For developers
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Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
GitHub Badge: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is GitHub Badge free?
Yes. GitHub Badge is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is GitHub Badge safe to use in 2026?
GitHub Badge shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use GitHub Badge?
GitHub Badge is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,231 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.
Does GitHub Badge work with WordPress 7.1?
GitHub Badge is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was GitHub Badge last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on March 24, 2018 (9 years ago).
Who makes GitHub Badge?
GitHub Badge is developed and maintained by GraphicEdit.
What are the best alternatives to GitHub Badge?
The most popular alternatives to GitHub Badge are Post Type Switcher (200K+ installs), Simple Page Ordering (100K+ installs) and Page Links To (100K+ installs).
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