# Best Curl Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 5 curl plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: SaFly Curl Patch, EZ SHORTCURL Shortcodes to…, Fetch URL.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SaFly Curl Patch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safly-curl-patch/) | 200+ | 5/5 (5) | Feb 8, 2018 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [EZ SHORTCURL Shortcodes to Fetch and Parse External Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcurl/) | 70+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 16, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fetchurl/) | 10+ | — | Dec 30, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Code Repository](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-repository/) | 10+ | — | Jun 9, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Check Update Servers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/check-update-servers/) | <10 | — | Oct 5, 2022 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular curl plugin for WordPress?
SaFly Curl Patch is the most popular curl plugin with 200+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many curl plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 5 plugins tagged “curl” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these curl plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 5 curl plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/curl/ · Generated 2026-10-06 15:57 UTC by PageForge