# WP GitHub Tools

> WP GitHub Tools has 10+ active installs and 37 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP GitHub Tools shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Use the custom GitHub Commit widget to display a list of the latest updates from a repository. Additionally, you can use shortcodes to add commit lists or embed any gist. The plugin will cache the GitHub response for a…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,613
- **Downloads (30 days):** 37 (-7.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.4
- **Last updated:** Aug 11, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** vilmosioo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vilmosioo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-github-tools/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [commit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/commit/) | #1 | 2 |
| [Github](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/github/) | #31 | 80 |
| [repository](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/repository/) | #5 | 14 |
| [tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tool/) | #33 | 59 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,319 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| commit | >100 | 1,183 |
| Github | >100 | 7,042 |
| repository | >100 | 5,977 |
| tool | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Testing Elevated](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/testing-elevated/) | <10 | — | Jun 23, 2024 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP GitHub Tools free?
Yes. WP GitHub Tools is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP GitHub Tools safe to use in 2026?
WP GitHub Tools shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP GitHub Tools?
WP GitHub Tools is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,613 times since it launched in February 2013. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP GitHub Tools work with WordPress 7.1?
WP GitHub Tools is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP GitHub Tools last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.4, was released on August 11, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP GitHub Tools?
WP GitHub Tools is developed and maintained by vilmosioo.

### What are the best alternatives to WP GitHub Tools?
The most popular alternatives to WP GitHub Tools are Testing Elevated (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-github-tools/ · Generated 2026-10-17 14:47 UTC by PageForge