Yes, Fetch URL is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Fetch URL?

Fetch URL has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Fetch URL alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Fetch URL include SaFly Curl Patch, EZ SHORTCURL Shortcodes to Fetch and…, Code Repository. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Fetch URL work with the latest WordPress?

Fetch URL has been tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. It requires WordPress 2.7+ and PHP false+.

Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content
Author: Ovidiu Purdea

As of April 2026, Fetch URL is a WordPress curl plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.4K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.7+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: SaFly Curl Patch.

0/5Rating

10active installs

2.4K+total downloads

13 yearssince 2013

Overview

Use the shortcode ‘remote_get’ with the parameter ‘url’ to insert the content from that url into your page or post. The are available parameters like start and stop/end to parse out a specific part of the content that you wish to display.

Now you can also wrap any content in the ‘preg_replace’ shortcode to manipulate it into the desired format.

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