# Include Content By Shortcode

> Include Content By Shortcode has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Include Content By Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**This plugin enables users to add the same content to multiple posts and pages using a shortcode. It functions similarly to PHP’s ‘include’ function.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 2,542
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+22.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** Oct 25, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.1+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kashanshah (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kashanshah/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/include-content-by-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [copy content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/copy-content/) | #2 | 6 |
| [include](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/include/) | #5 | 17 |
| [include content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/include-content/) | #2 | 2 |
| [include html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/include-html/) | #1 | 1 |
| [nested content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nested-content/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| copy content | >100 | 10,000 |
| include | >100 | 10,000 |
| include content | >100 | 10,000 |
| include html | >100 | 6,077 |
| nested content | >100 | 1,517 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 64.7%
- 0.4: 35.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [RPS Include Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rps-include-content/) | 700+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Apr 27, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 3 | [WP Anti Copy – Protect your precious content from copying](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-anti-copy/) | 10+ | 5/5 (5) | Feb 8, 2020 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [copy-me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/copy-me/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | Jul 21, 2015 | 27/100 |
| 5 | [Smart Content Protection Tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-content-protection-tool/) | <10 | 4.5/5 (2) | Mar 9, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [Copy Pages and Posts by DMUK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/copy-pages-and-posts-by-dmuk/) | <10 | — | Apr 4, 2025 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Include Content By Shortcode free?
Yes. Include Content By Shortcode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Include Content By Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Include Content By Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Include Content By Shortcode?
Include Content By Shortcode is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,542 times since it launched in May 2018. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Include Content By Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Include Content By Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Include Content By Shortcode need?
Include Content By Shortcode requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Include Content By Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on October 25, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Include Content By Shortcode?
Include Content By Shortcode is developed and maintained by kashanshah.

### What are the best alternatives to Include Content By Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Include Content By Shortcode are RPS Include Content (700+ installs), WP Anti Copy (10+ installs) and copy-me (10+ installs).


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