Gist GitHub Shortcode vs WP-Gistpen (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Gist GitHub Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gist GitHub Shortcode has accumulated 8.8K+ total downloads while WP-Gistpen has 5.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Gist GitHub Shortcode | WP-Gistpen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 8.8K+ | ◄ | 5.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Age | 14 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.0 | 1.2.1 |
Rating
5/5Gist GitHub Shortcode
WP-Gistpen5/5
Total Reviews
6Gist GitHub Shortcode
◄WP-Gistpen1
Active Installs
200Gist GitHub Shortcode
◄WP-Gistpen10
Total Downloads
8.8K+Gist GitHub Shortcode
◄WP-Gistpen5.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AGist GitHub Shortcode
WP-GistpenN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoGist GitHub Shortcode
◄WP-Gistpen5 years ago
First Released
2012Gist GitHub Shortcode
WP-Gistpen2014
Age
14 yearsGist GitHub Shortcode
WP-Gistpen12 years
WP Requires
3.8+Gist GitHub Shortcode
WP-Gistpen4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Gist GitHub Shortcode
WP-Gistpen5.4+
Business Model
FreeGist GitHub Shortcode
WP-GistpenFree
Latest Version
1.3.0Gist GitHub Shortcode
WP-Gistpen1.2.1
Rating Breakdown
Gist GitHub Shortcode
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP-Gistpen
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gist GitHub Shortcode or WP-Gistpen more popular?
Gist GitHub Shortcode has 200 active installations while WP-Gistpen has 10. Gist GitHub Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gist GitHub Shortcode or WP-Gistpen?
Gist GitHub Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while WP-Gistpen has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Gist GitHub Shortcode and WP-Gistpen free?
Gist GitHub Shortcode is free and WP-Gistpen is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gist GitHub Shortcode or WP-Gistpen?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Gist GitHub Shortcode was last updated 5 years ago and WP-Gistpen was last updated 5 years ago.
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