Google Plus Page shortcode
Add a Google+ Page button easily with this plugin. The shortcode is [googlepage]
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Google Plus Page shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (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 Google Plus Page shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| button | >100 |
| >100 | |
| link | >100 |
| page | >100 |
| plus | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Google Plus Page shortcode
From the official readme · v0.1Description
Add a Google+ Page button easily with this plugin. The shortcode is [googlepage]
Usage:
* Smallest icon: [googlepage page=YOUR_PAGE_ID]
* Medium icon: [googlepage size=32 page=YOUR_PAGE_ID]
* Biggest icon: [googlepage size=64 page=YOUR_PAGE_ID]
In page=x where x is your Google+ Page number.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
- Upload
wp-googleplus-page.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place
[googlepage page=YOUR_PAGE_ID]in a page or post
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FAQ
Google Plus Page shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Google Plus Page shortcode free?
Yes. Google Plus Page shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Google Plus Page shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Google Plus Page shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Google Plus Page shortcode?
Google Plus Page shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,879 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.
Does Google Plus Page shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Google Plus Page shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Google Plus Page shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on November 9, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes Google Plus Page shortcode?
Google Plus Page shortcode is developed and maintained by benjick.
What are the best alternatives to Google Plus Page shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Google Plus Page shortcode are AddQuicktag (100K+ installs), WP Edit (40K+ installs) and Forget About Shortcode Butt… (20K+ installs).
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