USGS River Data
Enter the USGS Station ID and this plugin provides you with river name, currently water level, graph and station url via a widget or shortcode.
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USGS River Data shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (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 USGS River Data stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| river | #17 |
| USGS | #4 |
| water level | #43 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from 4 reviews
About USGS River Data
From the official readme · v1.21Description
This plugin allows user to insert the USGS river data into their site in real time. By providing the plugin with the USGS ID number a widget or shortcodes can be generated to get the station name, current water level, water level graph and USGS link.
Features:
Display
- Widget
- Shortcode (automatically generated using metabox)
Information Available:
- Station Name
- Current Water Level
- Current Gage Level in feet
- Water Level Graph
- Gage Height Graph
- Station Url
- Cache river information for a designated amount of time to speed up load time.
Installation
- Upload the unzipped contents of
usgs_river_data.zipto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
Fixed minor bug, station graph would not display without gage graph.
1.21
*Minor variable change.
1.2
*Added Cacheing capabilities for improved speeds on pages with multiple shortcodes.
1.12
*Fixed bug where general output was being displayed above text.
1.11
*Fixed minor bug, station graph would not display without gage graph.
1.10
Added Gage height and gage graph options to the plugin.
Fixed missing images on options page.
Corrected various links.
1.01
- Fixed minor bug in river_data.php and river_custom_meta.php
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Best USGS River Data alternatives
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FAQ
USGS River Data: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
Is USGS River Data free?
Yes. USGS River Data is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is USGS River Data safe to use in 2026?
USGS River Data shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.
How many websites use USGS River Data?
USGS River Data is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,544 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.
Does USGS River Data work with WordPress 7.1?
USGS River Data is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was USGS River Data last updated?
The latest version, 1.21, was released on November 9, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes USGS River Data?
USGS River Data is developed and maintained by J. Tyler Wiest.
What are the best alternatives to USGS River Data?
The most popular alternatives to USGS River Data are River Embed for FeedLand (<10 installs).
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