# Include Widget

> Include Widget has 10+ active installs and 143 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Include Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,357
- **Downloads (30 days):** 143 (+3.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4
- **Last updated:** Dec 20, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.03
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Karrde (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/karrde/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/include-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [include](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/include/) | #9 | 17 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| include | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Include Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/include-me/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (21) | Feb 5, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 2 | [RPS Include Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rps-include-content/) | 700+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Apr 27, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 3 | [JSM file_get_contents() Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-file-get-contents/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Mindvalley Include Post Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mindvalley-include-content/) | 100+ | 4/5 (1) | Oct 25, 2011 | 29/100 |
| 5 | [Include Content By Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/include-content-by-shortcode/) | 50+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 25, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [Js Css Include Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/js-css-include-manager/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 24, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [WP Advanced Include](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-advanced-include/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 11, 2012 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [iPost](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ipost/) | 10+ | — | Jun 5, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Wiki Append](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wiki-append/) | 10+ | 3/5 (1) | Jun 5, 2009 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [BillyBenSWF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/billybenswf/) | 10+ | — | Sep 15, 2011 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Include Widget safe to use in 2026?
Include Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Include Widget?
Include Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,357 times since it launched in December 2010. It was downloaded 143 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Include Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Include Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.03, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Include Widget last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on December 20, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Include Widget?
Include Widget is developed and maintained by Karrde.

### What are the best alternatives to Include Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Include Widget are Include Me (4K+ installs), RPS Include Content (700+ installs) and JSM file_get_contents() Sho… (300+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/include-widget/ · Generated 2026-09-30 09:56 UTC by PageForge