# Latest Github Release

> Latest Github Release has <10 active installs and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Latest Github Release shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Automatically add a download link to the latest Github repo release zips with a shortcode [latest_github_release user=”github” repo=”hub”]**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,922
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+44.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 21, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.16
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** laurencebahiirwa (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/laurencebahiirwa/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/latest-github-release/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Github](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/github/) | #72 | 77 |
| [latest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latest/) | #22 | 23 |
| [release](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/release/) | #9 | 9 |
| [zip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/zip/) | #37 | 48 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Github | >100 | 6,893 |
| latest | >100 | 9,509 |
| release | >100 | 10,000 |
| zip | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Github Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/github-embed/) | 1K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Aug 13, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [WP Plugin Info Card](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-plugin-info-card/) | 400+ | 5/5 (23) | Sep 23, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 3 | [Static Site Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jekyll-exporter/) | 400+ | 3.5/5 (12) | Sep 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [Pastacode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pastacode/) | 400+ | 4.9/5 (14) | Mar 12, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Embed Block for GitHub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-block-for-github/) | 400+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 28, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 6 | [Documents from Git](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/documents-from-git/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 9, 2021 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Gist GitHub Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gist-github-shortcode/) | 200+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 10, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [Embed Repo for GitHub – showcase your open source projects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-github/) | 100+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 9 | [Git it Write – Write posts from GitHub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/git-it-write/) | 100+ | 4.7/5 (7) | Aug 3, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Embed GitHub Gist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-github-gist/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 13, 2012 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Latest Github Release free?
Yes. Latest Github Release is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Latest Github Release safe to use in 2026?
Latest Github Release shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Latest Github Release?
Latest Github Release is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,922 times since it launched in April 2019. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Latest Github Release work with WordPress 7.1?
Latest Github Release is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Latest Github Release need?
Latest Github Release requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Latest Github Release last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on June 21, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Latest Github Release?
Latest Github Release is developed and maintained by laurencebahiirwa.

### What are the best alternatives to Latest Github Release?
The most popular alternatives to Latest Github Release are Github Embed (1K+ installs), WP Plugin Info Card (400+ installs) and Static Site Exporter (400+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-github-release/ · Generated 2026-09-30 08:31 UTC by PageForge