Latest Github Release
Automatically add a download link to the latest Github repo release zips with a shortcode [latest_github_release user=”github” repo=”hub”]
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Latest Github Release stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Github | >100 |
| latest | >100 |
| release | >100 |
| zip | >100 |
About Latest Github Release
From the official readme · v2.1.0Description
Automatically add a download link to the latest Github repo release zips with
a shortcode [latest_github_release user=”github” repo=”hub”]
Usage
Add the shortcode [latest_github_release user="github" repo="hub"] to desired post/page/widget and save to have the code working.
options
One can add some customization to the shortcode such as
- Name of the button =
[latest_github_release name="Desired Name"]
Use latest_github_release_link filter Hook
`
add_filter( ‘latest_github_release_link’, ‘gmlatest_github_release_link’, 10, 3 );
function gmlatest_github_release_link( $html, $atts, $zip_url ) {
// Add another class to the <a>.
$atts['class'] .= ' another-class';
// Add <h2> around the tag.
$html = (
'<h2><a href="' . esc_attr( $zip_url ) . '"'
. ' class="' . esc_attr( $atts['class'] ) . '">'
. esc_html( $atts['name'] )
. '</a></h2>'
);
return $html;
}
`
Note:
1. Name attribute defaults to the word “Download”
1. Name is usedin combination with the other attribbutes user & repo.
Contribute/Issues/Feedback
If you have any feedback, just write an issue. Or fork the code and submit a PR on Github.
Changelog
** 2.1.0 **
– Test for WP 6.0
– Fix missing $zip_url in filter.
** 2.0.0 **
– Updates the plugin to use static functions and to have code that is re-usable by other plugins.
** 1.2.0 **
– Fix Caching errors.
– Better docs.
– Coding style/consistency fixes.
** 1.1.0 **
– Code improvements.
** 1.0.0 **
– Initial Release.
For developers
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Latest Github Release: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
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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