USGS River Conditions
This plugin fetches streamflow and river data from the USGS.
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USGS River Conditions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where USGS River Conditions stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| fishing | #17 |
| kayaking | #3 |
| rafting | #2 |
| river conditions | #2 |
| streamflow | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About USGS River Conditions
From the official readme · v1.01Description
This is a WordPress plugin that fetches streamflow and river data from the USGS. It’s intended use is for river guides and fishing outfitters to report conditions. It may also be useful for rafting companies and others who offer services related to rivers and streams.
Installation
- Upload
plugin-name.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Begin by specifying the rivers you’d like to display. Identified as an array within the function.
<?php $rivers = usgs_fetch_sites(array('jefferson','madison','bighole','beaverhead','ruby'));?> - Choose which data parameters to include (stream discharge, temperature, etc), or leave blank to include all.
<?php $data_params = usgs_fetch_dataParameters();?> - Place a call to fetch the JSON from USGS
<?php $riverData = usgs_fetch_riverData($rivers,$data_params); ?> - Display the river data as an unordered list
<?php usgs_display_RiverData($riverData,$showMap=false); ?> - Show a static Google map identifying the locations
<?php usgs_display_map($riverData,'riverDataMap','riverMap',650,450,$maptype='terrain',$echo=true); ?>
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USGS River Conditions: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is USGS River Conditions free?
Yes. USGS River Conditions is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is USGS River Conditions safe to use in 2026?
USGS River Conditions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use USGS River Conditions?
USGS River Conditions is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,904 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does USGS River Conditions work with WordPress 7.1?
USGS River Conditions is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was USGS River Conditions last updated?
The latest version, 1.01, was released on January 24, 2012 (15 years ago).
Who makes USGS River Conditions?
USGS River Conditions is developed and maintained by manifestcreative.
What are the best alternatives to USGS River Conditions?
The most popular alternatives to USGS River Conditions are BookingFish Calendar (<10 installs), SeaFishingCharters Calendar (<10 installs) and SeaLegs AI (<10 installs).
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